overwrap

1 of 2

transitive verb

: to apply a wrapper over

overwrap

2 of 2

noun

variants or less commonly overwrapper
ˈ⸗⸗ˌ⸗⸗
: a flexible printed or transparent wrapper applied over a container (as a carton, case tray) or directly over a product

Word History

Etymology

Transitive verb

over entry 1 + wrap

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“Overwrap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overwrap. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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