wrapper

noun

wrap·​per ˈra-pər 

1

: that in which something is wrapped: such as

a

: a tobacco leaf used for the outside covering especially of cigars

b(1)

: jacket sense 3c(1)

(2)

: the paper cover of a book not bound in boards

c

: a paper wrapped around a newspaper or magazine in the mail

2

: one that wraps

3

: an article of clothing worn wrapped around the body

Examples of wrapper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

ExxonMobil is the leading producer of synthetic polymers, which are essentially the building blocks of single-use plastics such as bottles, wrappers and bags, according to the lawsuit. —Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2024

The wrapper is sealed with seven precise pleats—a technique Barua learned while working at Danny Bowien’s Mission Chinese Food in New York. —Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 4 Sep. 2024

Use water to wet the area surrounding the mixture, then press the wrapper closed to make a half-moon shape. —Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 5 June 2024

There is no need to seal homemade wrappers with water. —Gretchen McKay, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing wrapper

• dust wrapper

Kids Definition

wrapper

noun

wrap·​per ˈrap-ər 

1

: a covering or enclosure for something

2

: one that wraps

3

: a garment worn wrapped around the body