\ ˈshriŋk-ˌrap
, especially Southern ˈsriŋk- \
, especially Southern ˈsriŋk- \
shrink-wrapped; shrink-wrapping; shrink-wraps
Definition of shrink-wrap
: to wrap (something, such as a book or a piece of meat) in tough clear plastic film that is then shrunk (as by heating) to form a tightly fitting package
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“Shrink-wrap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shrink-wrap. Accessed 20 Apr. 2021.
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The first known use of shrink-wrap was in 1959
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