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

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

Simple styling tricks like tying, wrapping, or draping a scarf can transform basic pieces into more polished, creative looks. —Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 23 May 2026

The shower caps are made from biodegradable corn starch, while the biodegradable slippers have no plastic wrapping and are washed before being donated to local students. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 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