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

Classic Marshall Style The Acton IV and Stanmore IV speakers each have the classic Marshall analog look, including the brand’s signature PU leather wrapping, iconic salt-and-pepper fret and amp-inspired controls. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Participants will create a lifelike crepe paper peony while learning techniques including petal shaping, color application, stamen creation, leaf construction and stem wrapping. — Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 5 July 2026

Unlike common cucumbers that have a protective wax coating, wrapping helps keep English cucumbers fresh and extends their shelf life. — Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 2 July 2026

With those auditions wrapping, insiders say Villeneuve and producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman have started making contact with actors over the past week to inform them about the August auditions. — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 24 June 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