wrapping

1 of 2

noun

wrap·​ping ˈra-piŋ 

: something used to wrap an object : wrapper

wrapping

2 of 2

present participle of wrap entry 1

Examples of wrapping in a Sentence

Noun

She tore the wrapping off the present.

Some of the mummy's wrappings had been removed.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The affable Belgian designer applied twisting, wrapping and textile manipulation with gusto to Diesel as well, in addition to plenty of fabric experimentation and trompe-l’oeil effects. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

This two-roll wrapping paper set takes MacKenzie-Childs’ Courtly Check pattern from the kitchen table to the craft table. — Sarah Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2026

Lily Collins is saying au revoir to Emily Cooper with Emily in Paris Season 6 wrapping production. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026

However, once antler growth is complete, bucks shed the velvet wrapping that once helped the rack to grow. — Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing wrapping

• wrapping paper

Rhymes for wrapping

• capping
• clapping
• flapping
• lapping
• mapping
• napping
• rapping
• sapping
• scrapping
• slapping
• snapping
• strapping

Kids Definition

wrapping

noun

wrap·​ping

ˈrap-iŋ

: wrapper sense 1