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

To avoid tearing the condom, do not use your teeth to open the wrapper. —Andrea L. Braden, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2024

Dirty Chai Cinnamon Roll Lumpia: The gooey center of a cinnamon roll in a crispy lumpia wrapper. —Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 30 July 2024

Pinkie Prep Pouch, $10 Pinkie’s Prep Pouch was made with tweens and teens in mind, featuring several sizes of pads with easy-to-dispose drawstring wrappers, all in a striped bag. —Emily Burns, WWD, 28 June 2024

Place basket on top of pot and steam, covered, for 8-10 minutes, or until wrappers puff up. —Gretchen McKay, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing wrapper

• dust wrapper

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