wrapper

noun

wrap·​per ˈra-pər How to pronounce wrapper (audio)
1
: that in which something is wrapped: such as
a
: a tobacco leaf used for the outside covering especially of cigars
(2)
: the paper cover of a book not bound in boards
c
: a paper wrapped around a newspaper or magazine in the mail
2
: one that wraps
3
: an article of clothing worn wrapped around the body

Examples of wrapper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web When you're assigned female at birth and identify as a woman, the crunch of a pad wrapper is just a possibility for embarrassment. Caroline Colvin, Health, 9 Mar. 2024 The interiors include a library lined with metallic Ferrero Rocher chocolate-hazelnut candy wrappers. Pilar Viladas, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2024 Starting in 2020, the FDA obtained commitments from U.S. food manufacturers to phase out PFAS in wrappers, boxes and bags with coating to prevent grease, water and other liquids from soaking through. CBS News, 28 Feb. 2024 And search carefully for any leftover treats or wrappers that may have been abandoned in the garden. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2024 Inspired by her west African heritage, Dumi’s designs are marked by by traditional wrappers, and play with deconstructed tailoring. Emily Chan, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2024 To assemble a samosa, fold the pastry wrapper in half horizontally with the open side facing toward you. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 4 Feb. 2024 But putting crypto into a traditional investment wrapper does not paper over the underlying risks. Tara Siegel Bernard, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2024 Australian pop icon Kylie Minogue’s dress looked like a glamorous, emerald-green candy wrapper. Oscar Holland, CNN, 19 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of wrapper was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Wrapper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wrapper. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

wrapper

noun
wrap·​per ˈrap-ər How to pronounce wrapper (audio)
1
: a covering or enclosure for something
2
: one that wraps
3
: a garment worn wrapped around the body
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