Wrapping

/ˈræp.ɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Material used to cover or enclose something.

She chose bright red wrapping paper for the birthday gift.

The act or process of enclosing something in paper or other material.

Wrapping presents can be a fun activity during the holidays.

A covering or outer layer.

The wrapping of the sandwich kept it fresh until lunchtime.

verb

Present participle of wrap; to cover or enclose something in paper or other material.

He is wrapping the gifts in colorful paper.

To fold or twist something around an object.

She is wrapping the scarf around her neck to keep warm.

Derived from the verb 'wrap', which comes from Old English 'wrapian' meaning to wrap or cover.

gift wrapping

The act of wrapping a present in decorative material.

wrapping paper

Paper designed for covering gifts.

wrap it up

To finish or conclude an activity.

wrap

To cover or enclose something.

envelope

A flat, usually rectangular or square paper container for a letter.

pack

To fill a container with items.

Wrapping up a situation or task.

Let's get to wrapping before the deadline.

Involving something elaborate or covering up.

That party was all about the wrapping, not the substance inside.