wrap-up

1 of 2

noun

ˈrap-ˌəp 

1

: a summarizing report

2

: a concluding part : finale

wrap up

2 of 2

verb

wrapped up; wrapping up; wraps up

transitive verb

1

: summarize, sum up

2

a

: to bring to a usually successful conclusion

b

: cinch, sew up

has the nomination wrapped up

Synonyms of wrap-up

Noun

• summary

Verb

• end
• finish
• conclude
• wind up

Examples of wrap-up in a Sentence

Noun

a postelection wrap-up of the campaign's high points and many low points

the opening of the museum's modern art wing marks the wrap-up of its decade-long expansion plan

Verb

a grand parade will wrap up the weeklong celebration

a reporter wrapped up the mayor's speech in a few sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The wrap-up reminded me of daffy Broadway musicals like Mamma Mia! — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026

The platform also complements the company’s existing catwalks offering, which combines live show coverage with human expert analysis and data insights, along with commentary and seasonal wrap-ups. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

Verb

All the National League divisions are wrapped up, but there is still uncertainty in the American League. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Alongside his alien colleague Eyera (Tom Waits), Gunn embarks on a case wrapped up in scandal and mystery. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1951, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

circa 1568, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for wrap-up

• backup
• blowup
• breakup
• buildup
• checkup
• cleanup
• holdup
• hookup
• lineup
• lockup
• makeup
• markup

Kids Definition

wrap-up

1 of 2 noun

ˈrap-ˌəp

: a summarizing report

wrap up

2 of 2 verb

(ˈ)rap-ˈəp

1

: summarize, sum up

2

: to bring to a conclusion

quickly wrapped up the meeting

3

: to guarantee the success of : cinch

wrapped up the nomination