Wrappers: meaning, definitions and examples

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wrappers

 

[ หˆrรฆpษ™rz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food packaging

Wrappers are materials such as paper, plastic, or foil used to cover or enclose food items for storage or transport. They are commonly used for wrapping sandwiches, candies, and other snacks.

Synonyms

covering, envelope, packaging

Examples of usage

  • Please remove the wrapper before microwaving the food.
  • She carefully folded the wrapper around the sandwich.
  • The candy wrapper crinkled as she unwrapped it.
Context #2 | Noun

software development

In software development, wrappers are code components that provide a simplified interface to a larger body of code. They are used to encapsulate the complexity of the underlying system and provide a more user-friendly way to interact with it.

Synonyms

adapter, encapsulation, interface

Examples of usage

  • The API wrapper made it easier to integrate the new service into the application.
  • The wrapper class abstracted the database operations for the developers.
Context #3 | Noun

gift wrapping

Wrappers also refer to decorative paper or material used for wrapping gifts. They come in various designs and colors to make the gift look more appealing.

Synonyms

decorative covering, gift wrap, wrapping paper

Examples of usage

  • She chose a shiny gold wrapper for the birthday present.
  • The wrapper had a festive pattern of snowflakes and reindeer.

Translations

Translations of the word "wrappers" in other languages:

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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคชเฅ‡เคŸเคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verpackungen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pembungkus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑะณะพั€ั‚ะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ opakowania

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฉใƒƒใƒ‘ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท emballages

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ envoltorios

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sarฤฑlฤฑklar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ์žฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุบู„ูุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ obaly

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ obaly

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŒ…่ฃ…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ovojnine

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ umbรบรฐir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะฟั‚ะฐะผะฐะปะฐั€

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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qablaลŸdฤฑrmalar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ envolturas

Etymology

The word 'wrapper' originated from the Middle English word 'wrapp' which means to wrap or cover. It has been used since the 14th century to describe items used for wrapping or covering objects. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass various contexts such as food packaging, software development, and gift wrapping.

See also: unwrap, wrap, wrapped, wrapper, wrapping, wrappings.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,022, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.