1
: that in which something is wrapped: such as
a
: a tobacco leaf used for the outside covering especially of cigars
b(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
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Dumi’s infusion of tailoring with Nigerian lappa and wrapper attire was presented with the Savoir-Faire Prize by actor Camille Cottin at the 12th edition of the LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers in September.
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Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Millions of tons of bags, bottles, and wrappers find their way into the environment every year, lasting for centuries without breaking down.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
OpenAI eliminated four major wrapper categories within 18 months of identifying market demand.
—Sajal Singh, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
From the mid-20th century to today, PFAS was used in a host of industrial and consumer products, from firefighting foam to nonstick, Teflon pots and pans; Gore-Tex waterproof clothing; ScotchGard stain and water protectants, and even sandwich wrappers, microwave popcorn bags and dental floss.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Millions of tons of bags, bottles, and wrappers find their way into the environment every year, lasting for centuries without breaking down.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
OpenAI eliminated four major wrapper categories within 18 months of identifying market demand.
—Sajal Singh, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
From the mid-20th century to today, PFAS was used in a host of industrial and consumer products, from firefighting foam to nonstick, Teflon pots and pans; Gore-Tex waterproof clothing; ScotchGard stain and water protectants, and even sandwich wrappers, microwave popcorn bags and dental floss.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Wrapper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wrapper. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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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
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