wrap-up

1 of 2

noun

1
: a summarizing report
2
: a concluding part : finale

wrap up

2 of 2

verb

wrapped up; wrapping up; wraps up

transitive verb

1
2
a
: to bring to a usually successful conclusion
b
: cinch, sew up
has the nomination wrapped up

Examples of wrap-up in a Sentence

Noun a postelection wrap-up of the campaign's high points and many low points the opening of the museum's modern art wing marks the wrap-up of its decade-long expansion plan Verb a grand parade will wrap up the weeklong celebration a reporter wrapped up the mayor's speech in a few sentences
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The press release for The Mandalorian & Grogu still lists Filoni, who is making the three-show wrap-up movie, as one of the other directors with films still in development alongside Mangold and Obaid-Chinoy. James Grebey, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2024 The script’s other failing is its wishy-washy wrap-up of the Bambina business. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 May 2024
Verb
The food extravaganza wrapped up with a serving of a strawberry, meringue and lemon dessert. Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 June 2024 The years-long tour is currently slated to wrap up with the second of two shows in Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand on Nov. 16. Lars Brandle, Billboard, 21 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for wrap-up 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'wrap-up.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1951, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

circa 1568, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of wrap-up was circa 1568

Dictionary Entries Near wrap-up

Cite this Entry

“Wrap-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wrap-up. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

wrap-up

1 of 2 noun
ˈrap-ˌəp
: a summarizing report

wrap up

2 of 2 verb
(ˈ)rap-ˈəp
1
2
: to bring to a conclusion
quickly wrapped up the meeting
3
: to guarantee the success of : cinch
wrapped up the nomination
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!