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wrapping paper

noun

: paper that is used to wrap gifts

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Use wrapping paper scraps to fashion tiny presents, or make decorative bows out of old ribbon. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2025 The Details: As a creative alternative to single-use wrapping paper, Moss repurposed leftover upholstery fabric from throughout the home to create reusable drawstring gift bags. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025 Opulence is made familiar, in the comforts of layered velvet, tartan wrapping paper, and a bountiful dinner table where everyone has a seat. Will Speros, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2025 There’s an overall tone of brown wrapping paper, and a smell to match. Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wrapping paper

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“Wrapping paper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wrapping%20paper. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.

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