wrapping

noun

wrap·​ping ˈra-piŋ 

: 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.

Recent Examples on the Web

This idea is neatly illuminated in the seminal What Can One Do with a Paving Stone, 1971, comprising a series of black-and-white photographs mounted to canvas and showing the artist variously carrying, caressing, wrapping, and otherwise handling the titular stone. —News Desk, Artforum, 22 Feb. 2026

The fancy grocery wrapping sends the message that what is being presented is as simple as a chicken breast or slab of fish. —Jess Decourcy Hinds february 13, Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026

The company makes about 150,000 pounds (68,000 kilograms) of tissue paper a day — mostly for gift wrapping and food service. —Donna Gordon Blankinship, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026

The company makes about 150,000 pounds (68,000 kilograms) of tissue paper a day — mostly for gift wrapping and food service. —Donna Gordon Blankinship, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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