wrapping
word · lemma: wrap
/ˈɹæpɪŋ/
RA-ping
/ɹˈæpɪŋ/
RA-ping
Definition
Material or paper used to cover or protect something, often a gift or a product. It can also mean the act of covering something with paper or other materials.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for gifts ('gift wrapping'), food ('sandwich wrapping'), and packaging. Usually refers to the outer layer, not the contents. As a noun, it's more common in 'wrapping paper' or 'plastic wrapping'.
Spanish: envoltorio - envoltura - embalajePortuguese (BR): embalagem - embrulhoPortuguese (PT): embrulho - embalagemChinese (Simplified): 包装材料 - 包装纸Chinese (Traditional): 包裝材料 - 包裝紙Hindi: रैपिंग - आवरणArabic: غلاف - تغليفBengali: র্যাপিং - মোড়ানো কাগজ - মোড়কRussian: обёртка - упаковкаJapanese: 包装 - ラッピングVietnamese: bao bì - giấy góiKorean: 포장지 - 포장Turkish: ambalaj - paketlemeUrdu: ریپنگ - لپیٹنے کا کاغذIndonesian: bungkus - pembungkus
Example Sentences
The sandwich came in plastic wrapping.
basic
She removed the wrapping from the new book.
basic
Let's buy some colorful wrapping to make the gifts look special.
natural
The shiny wrapping caught everyone's attention at the party.
natural
All that wrapping just ends up in the trash after the presents are opened.
natural
I need some wrapping for this birthday present.
basic