How to Use wrap in a Sentence

wrap

1 of 2 verb

• The line of people went out the door and wrapped around the corner.
• She wrapped a scarf around her neck.
• I wrapped my arms around her.
• He wrapped his hands around the trophy.
• Ribbons were wrapped around the dancers' arms.
• He wrapped tape around the bat's handle.
• She wrapped her legs around a pillow.
• They were busy wrapping presents late on Christmas Eve.
• Despite Nguyen’s nerves, the line wrapped around the block.
  — Katie C Reilly, ELLE, 27 July 2023
• Cut a thin strip of dough and wrap around the foil (this will be the rattler).
  — Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 27 July 2023
• Tightly wrap and freeze the baked buns for up to 3 months.
  — Allison Robicelli, Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2023
• Sleep overnight with hair wrapped around the socks for best results.
  — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2023
• There was a pile of mangled corpses, some wrapped in white cloth, by the entrance to the town.
  — Baz Ratner, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2023
• Two more fouls wrapped around a ball, which sailed high and outside, had the count full.
  — Julian McWilliams, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Aug. 2023
• The key is to wrap—not seal—your celery in aluminum foil.
  — Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2023
• Duct tape had been wrapped around JJ's hands and head, his body wrapped in trash bags.
  — Rebecca Boone, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Apr. 2023
• The snack is wrapped neatly with a piece of nori or dried seaweed.
  — Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2023
• The trek will wrap with four shows in Commerce, Colorado on Aug. 29.
  — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2024
• Since the rolls are filled, wrapped, then fried, both the filling and the shell get an extra shot of richness.
  — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2024
• Mendes wrapped filming for Riverdale in June, which is set to end in August.
  — Nikki Dobrin, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2023
• In order to make a Capricorn feel safe in your arms, why not wrap them in a warm and cozy robe?
  — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2023
• Her husband, Jonathan, wrapped a scarf around his head.
  — Faith E. Pinho, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2024
• Try this with pullup dead hangs, doing 15- to 20-second holds with your thumbs not wrapped around the bar.
  — Milo F. Bryant, Men's Health, 30 Mar. 2023
• Cattrall had her arm wrapped around her boyfriend and a glass of white wine is pictured in front of her.
  — Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 10 Oct. 2023
• Swift wrapped her arms around Ice Spice and Avignone, while Lively jumped for joy with the group.
  — Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 12 Feb. 2024
• The plastic was wrapped around one front and one hind flipper, and left her struggling.
  — Smithsonian Magazine, 10 July 2023
• The brisket had come right out of the holding oven, where it had been wrapped but still needed 30 minutes to rest.
  — Carlos Frías, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
• The bell tolled for me, the young angler, and obediently my pals and I wrapped it up, the fishing was over.
  — Darrell Kunitomi, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2023
• The rice cakes Tran referred to are filled with mung beans and pork belly wrapped and steamed in banana leaves.
  — Judy Bart Kancigor, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024
• That’s long enough to wrap our planet 10 times at the equator, or to reach the Moon on its closest approach to Earth.
  — Robert M. Thorson, Discover Magazine, 9 Dec. 2023

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wrap

2 of 2 noun

• If the pain is all over, move the ice or cold wrap to your neck.
  — Julia Ries, SELF, 10 July 2023
• Watch the video to learn how to hand-wrap presents without tape.
  — Joe Difazio, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2023
• Wrap the disks in a few layers of plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months.
  — Robin Miller, USA TODAY, 19 Nov. 2022
• The bacon or sausage, egg and cheese wrap comes in a pancake with a side of maple syrup.
  — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 19 Dec. 2023
• Fold these strands in half around the thread until the ends meet and secure them at the nose of the fly with a few wraps.
  — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 17 Jan. 2024
• Off of this tight wrap was a ball of knotted line and 5 buoys that were dragging along on the right side of the whale.
  — Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 5 Oct. 2022
• The sound is kind of a snap, crackle, and pop—though more like bubble wrap than Rice Crispies.
  — Melissa Breyer, Treehugger, 30 Mar. 2023
• Wrap the whole pie or slices first in storage wrap, then aluminum foil.
  — Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2023
• These scones are best the day they’re made, but freeze well, wrapped in 2 layers of plastic wrap.
  — Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 17 Dec. 2022
• There’s also a wrap that keeps the hose neatly coiled and tucked away for storage.
  — Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2023
• Perhaps that's why its wood-panel vinyl wrap looks so out of place to our eyes.
  — Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 28 Oct. 2022
• Step 2Transfer dough to piece of plastic wrap and shape into 1/2-inch-thick disk.
  — Joy Cho, Good Housekeeping, 22 Dec. 2022
• Wear it as a wrap top, throw it in your hair, or tie it around the handle of your bag—the options are endless.
  — Harper's BAZAAR, 18 Feb. 2023
• Oprah outfit: a DVF-style wrap dress accessorized with a large belt around the waist.
  — André-Naquian Wheeler, Vogue, 10 Nov. 2022
• Lay a piece of plastic wrap on a baking sheet or a large platter.
  — Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2022
• Step 2Divide mixture in half and transfer each half to piece of plastic wrap.
  — Joy Cho, Woman's Day, 15 Dec. 2022
• Have ready a piece of 8-inch square of parchment paper or plastic wrap.
  — Gan Chin Lin, Washington Post, 1 Dec. 2022
• The popular wrap dress is made of a blend of polyester and spandex that's breathable and lightweight.
  — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2023
• Bone Valley runs for nine episodes, and it’s due to wrap November 9.
  — Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2022
• Cover tightly with plastic wrap and foil and freeze for up to one month.
  — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2022
• Wrap each piece in plastic wrap and shape into 4-inch disks.
  — Robin Miller, USA TODAY, 19 Nov. 2022
• The double-breasted wrap design falls just below the knee on most women, and the long bell sleeves add a posh touch.
  — Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2023
• Here’s another big wrap style to cozy up in all winter long.
  — Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 21 Nov. 2023
• Maybe that $5,000 Cybertruck wrap should ship as standard.
  — Carlton Reid, WIRED, 16 Feb. 2024
• In fact, Amazon shoppers love this cute faux wrap style that’s on sale for under $50.
  — Carly Totten, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2024
• Once the third mission wraps, the remaining 10 girls will perform at the show’s live finale, which is set to take place on Nov. 17.
  — Starr Bowenbank, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2023
• If Haley loses New Hampshire, that’s a wrap on the primaries.
  — Christian Schneider, National Review, 18 Jan. 2024
• With rare exceptions, the pieces are not cut to their finished size, as a small amount of overlap is required for the edge wrap.
  — Michael Harley, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
• The V-neck wrap dress features cute ruffle short sleeves, an elastic high waist with a tie belt, and a pleated hem.
  — Rachel Simon, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2024
• The strength of the air fryer fan can blow around light-as-air foods like kale chips or flip open a quesadilla, sandwich, or wrap.
  — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2023

Last Updated: 3 May 2024