wrapping

noun

wrap·​ping ˈra-piŋ How to pronounce wrapping (audio)
Synonyms of wrappingnext
: something used to wrap an object : wrapper

Examples of wrapping in a Sentence

She tore the wrapping off the present. Some of the mummy's wrappings had been removed.
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First Aid kit Have bandages, wrappings and other medical supplies at the ready with this portable First Aid kit. Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 June 2026 As of this writing, Netflix has canceled 11 shows from its programming lineup, with five more wrapping up their runs this year. Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 31 May 2026 While Venezuelan identity grew with the banana plant, many other cultures around the world—particularly in Southeast Asia and western Africa—also use banana leaves to wrap food and, more recently, use the leaves as a sustainable alternative to plastic wrapping materials. Sophia Rey, JSTOR Daily, 28 May 2026 Silhouettes were long and loose, and shapes borrowed from the world of menswear, with subtle wrapping techniques that nodded to DVF’s legacy. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for wrapping

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wrapping was in the 14th century

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“Wrapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wrapping. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.

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wrapping

noun
wrap·​ping
ˈrap-iŋ
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