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

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

Known solutions, however, can involve very elaborate string wrappings. — Emma R. Hasson, Scientific American, 5 Sep. 2026

With $300 worth of beauty tucked inside for $98, that’s three times the value for the price — plus, the beautiful box already does the gift-wrapping for you. — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026

Its ray illuminated a case of wrapping-paper rolls, a wooden stool, a broken box full of old picture frames. — Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 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