wrapping

noun

wrap·​ping ˈra-piŋ How to pronounce wrapping (audio)
: 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.
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The wrapping lenses also have Oakley’s Prizm technology, created to enhance colors and contrast, helping wearers see more details. Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 16 Feb. 2025 Yes, but: There are existing methods to measure visceral fat that don't require a scan — like a wrapping a tape measure around the waist above the hip bones, per the Cleveland Clinic. Erin Brodwin, Axios, 13 Feb. 2025 There was plenty of entertainment with lion and dragon dances, food eating contests, a dumpling wrapping contest and a host of performances on a main stage. Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025 The team removed the wrappings around the whale's body and made a single cut to the line pinning the whale's right flipper, but couldn't remove all of the potentially life-threatening gear before the whale swam off. Luke Chinman, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wrapping

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wrapping was in the 14th century

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“Wrapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wrapping. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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wrapping

noun
wrap·​ping
ˈrap-iŋ
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