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.
Recent Examples on the Web
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However, recent research suggests the thin, dissolvable wrapping of laundry pods might actually be harmful to humans, animals, and water systems. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2024 So, while the new PS5 Pro boasts impressive AI upscaling and advanced ray-tracing, its shiny new plastic wrapping is clearly no match for 35-year-old grime. Ashley Bardhan, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2024 Welcome to October, where my to-do list will grow exponentially over the next three months with harvesting, decorating, baking, wrapping, sharing .... Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024 Though the sword’s handle is damaged by heat, its wood and some of its wrappings are intact. Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Sep. 2024 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 16 Nov. 2024.

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wrapping

noun
wrap·​ping
ˈrap-iŋ
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