wrapper

noun

wrap·​per ˈra-pər 

1

: that in which something is wrapped: such as

a

: a tobacco leaf used for the outside covering especially of cigars

b(1)

: jacket sense 3c(1)

(2)

: the paper cover of a book not bound in boards

c

: 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

Examples of wrapper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That’s what the RWA space has been missing: not another blockchain, not another asset wrapper, but a bridge to real regulation. —Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025

Students are using various easily accessible items to do this, including writing utensils, paper clips, gum wrappers, and pushpins. —Ashley Belanger – May 9, ArsTechnica, 9 May 2025

In the exhibit, clear resin molds contain a variety of colorful objects, including Japanese food wrappers, condiments and snacks such as seaweed salad, pickled ginger and candy. —Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2025

The wrappers need to be soaked one at a time in water for about 10 seconds, until pliable. —Lizzy Briskin, SELF, 2 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing wrapper

• dust wrapper

Rhymes for wrapper

• capper
• clapper
• dapper
• flapper
• kapur
• mapper
• napper
• rapper
• sapper
• snapper
• tapper
• trapper

Kids Definition

wrapper

noun

wrap·​per ˈrap-ər 

1

: a covering or enclosure for something

2

: one that wraps

3

: a garment worn wrapped around the body