Pronunciation: /ˈræpɪŋ/

Definitions of wrapping

noun the material used to cover or enclose something

Example Sentences

A1 I love wrapping gifts in colorful paper.

A2 She is very good at wrapping presents neatly.

B1 The wrapping on the package was torn, but the contents were intact.

B2 The wrapping paper had a festive design for the holiday season.

C1 The wrapping of the parcel was done with precision and care.

C2 The intricate wrapping on the gift made it stand out among the others.

verb present participle of the verb 'wrap', which means to cover or enclose something in paper or another material

Example Sentences

A1 I am wrapping a present for my friend's birthday.

A2 She is wrapping the leftover food in aluminum foil.

B1 The chef is wrapping the sushi rolls in seaweed.

B2 The artist is wrapping up his latest masterpiece to send to the gallery.

C1 The designer is wrapping the prototype in bubble wrap to protect it during shipping.

C2 The team is wrapping up the project presentation for the client meeting.

Examples of wrapping in a Sentence

formal She carefully folded the delicate silk scarf before wrapping it in tissue paper.

informal I'm terrible at wrapping gifts, so I always end up using gift bags instead.

slang I'm so bad at wrapping presents, it's like I have two left hands!

figurative The speaker did a great job wrapping up the presentation with a strong conclusion.

Grammatical Forms of wrapping

past tense

wrapped

plural

wrappings

comparative

more wrapping

superlative

most wrapping

present tense

wrap

future tense

will wrap

perfect tense

have wrapped

continuous tense

is wrapping

singular

wrapping

positive degree

wrap

infinitive

to wrap

gerund

wrapping

participle

wrapped

Origin and Evolution of wrapping

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'wrapping' originated from the Middle English word 'wrappen' which means to wrap or fold around.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'wrapping' has evolved to encompass not just the act of wrapping something around an object, but also the material used for wrapping such as paper or cloth.