body wrap

noun

: a body treatment involving the application of usually oils or gels followed by a wrapping of the body with a sheet

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The Afri-Cure starts with a body wrap made from lemongrass, jumbie and tamarind leaves, as well as a gently exfoliating papaya mask applied to the face, and then a full-body exfoliation using turmeric, honey and local sea salt. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026 The spa has a bevy of services, including mineral baths, massages, facials, scrubs, body wraps, and a full-service salon. Cat Sposato, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025 The new facility offers a Signature Monet Experience inspired by MoMA's beloved Monet painting Water Lilies that includes aromatherapy, full-body exfoliation, and body wrap and massage. John Oseid, Forbes.com, 5 Sep. 2025 The spa here takes wellness seriously—this is a full-service sanctuary offering everything from therapeutic massages and rejuvenating facials to luxurious body wraps. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 27 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for body wrap

Word History

First Known Use

1974, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of body wrap was in 1974

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“Body wrap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/body%20wrap. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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