body wrap

noun

: a body treatment involving the application of usually oils or gels followed by a wrapping of the body with a sheet

Examples of body wrap in a Sentence

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At the spa, the most sybaritic treatment is probably the $1,265 Maldivian Royal Rose (for couples), an opulent, 150-minute treatment inspired by the Maldivian Pink Rose that starts with a body wrap. Debbi Kickham, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024 Expert therapists are on-hand to carry out an array of treatments from calming aromatherapy massages to invigorating body wraps and diamond facials. Irenie Forshaw, The Week Uk, theweek, 19 Sep. 2024 Other treatments include facials, body wraps, hair and scalp treatments, and nail services. Laura Ratliff, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2024 The 4×4’s boxy body has been covered in an emerald green body wrap with white graphics inspired by a topographical fairway map. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for body wrap 

Word History

First Known Use

1974, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of body wrap was in 1974

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“Body wrap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/body%20wrap. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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