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US/ˈræp.ɪŋ/
UK/ˈræp.ɪŋ/
paper, plastic or other material used to cover and protect something, especially a present
In context
The kids tore off the wrapping to see what was inside.
Too much plastic wrapping ends up in our rivers and oceans.
Some bakeries now use banana-leaf wrapping instead of plastic bags.
Words that go with wrapping
noun + noun
- wrapping paperWe ran out of wrapping paper, so I used old newspapers.
- gift wrappingThe store offers free gift wrapping during the holidays.
adjective + noun
- plastic wrappingRemove the plastic wrapping before heating the food.
- protective wrappingThe phone arrived in protective wrapping.
verb + noun
- remove the wrappingRemove the wrapping carefully so you can use it again.
- tear off the wrappingDon't tear off the wrapping until everyone is here!