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

Selling existing holdings and repurchasing through ISA or pension wrappers could eliminate future tax liabilities, though investors must consider timing and potential capital gains on existing positions. —Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2025

While carrying Chico in her arms, the owner found none other than the empty wrapper from some delicious Reese’s Cup. —Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025

Getting their perfect kiss print on the wrappers, which were then placed in a protective clear case, was a favorite part of the collab for the girls. —Mackenzie Schmidt, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025

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. —Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 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