wrapping

noun

wrap·​ping ˈra-piŋ How to pronounce wrapping (audio)
Synonyms of wrappingnext
: something used to wrap an object : wrapper

Examples of wrapping in a Sentence

She tore the wrapping off the present. Some of the mummy's wrappings had been removed.
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The show’s first season had a similar production timeline, beginning in the fall and wrapping before the holidays. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Dec. 2025 Organize Gift Wrap A tension rod is the perfect way to store a ream of construction paper or a roll of your wrapping paper. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025 Craft Supplies Shoe boxes are great for storing spools of ribbon, bows for gift wrapping, scrapbook stickers, spools of thread, and more. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025 Plain wrapping paper, without foil or glitter, can be chucked right into your home recycle bin. Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wrapping

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wrapping was in the 14th century

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“Wrapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wrapping. Accessed 2 Jan. 2026.

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wrapping

noun
wrap·​ping
ˈrap-iŋ
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