Definition of wrapper
1 : that in which something is wrapped: such asa : a tobacco leaf used for the outside covering especially of cigarsb (1) : jacket 3c(1) (2) : the paper cover of a book not bound in boardsc : a paper wrapped around a newspaper or magazine in the mail
2 : one that wraps
3 : an article of clothing worn wrapped around the body
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First, if the food is wrapped, any bacterial contamination will be on the wrapper, not on your food.
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A kaleidoscope of packages, jars and produce from nearly every continent is jammed in — side by side are purple yams from Laos, green plantains from Ecuador, mahogany-brown cassava from Nigeria, tan egg roll wrappers from Vietnam.
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Highlights include Pablo Llana’s works, made from recycled junk-food wrappers, and the large-format textile art of Michelle Montjoy.
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Today, food wrappers, booze bottles and used syringes litter school grounds where weeds have overtaken rusted playground equipment.
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The only drawback is having to remove the wrapper to plug in the dock connector.
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15th Century
First Known Use of wrapper
15th century
WRAPPER Defined for English Language Learners
wrapper
playDefinition of wrapper for English Language Learners
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: a thin piece of paper, plastic, etc., that covers or surrounds something to protect it
WRAPPER Defined for Kids
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1 : a protective covering candy wrappers
2 : a person who wraps merchandise
3 : a garment that is worn wrapped about the body
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