Wrapping: meaning, definitions and examples

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wrapping

 

[ หˆrรฆpษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

gift

The act of enclosing something in paper or another material as a gift.

Synonyms

covering, enclosure, packaging

Examples of usage

  • Her birthday present was beautifully wrapped in colorful paper.
  • I love wrapping gifts for my friends and family.
Context #2 | Noun

food

A thin flat bread that is rolled around a filling, typically of meat or vegetables.

Synonyms

burrito, roll, tortilla

Examples of usage

  • I ordered a chicken wrap for lunch.
  • She prefers wraps over sandwiches for a quick meal.
Context #3 | Verb

action

To cover or enclose something in paper or another material.

Synonyms

cover, enclose, package

Examples of usage

  • She was wrapping the fragile vase in bubble wrap for protection.
  • We need to wrap the leftovers in foil before putting them in the fridge.

Translations

Translations of the word "wrapping" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น embrulhar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคชเฅ‡เคŸเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verpackung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membungkus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะณะพั€ั‚ะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pakowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŒ…่ฃ… (ใปใ†ใใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท emballage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ envolver

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท paketleme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ์žฅ (ํฌ์žฅ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุบู„ูŠู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ balenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ balenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŒ…่ฃ… (bฤozhuฤng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zavijanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ umbรบรฐir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั€ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒคแƒฃแƒ—แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qablaลŸdฤฑrma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ envolver

Etymology

The word 'wrapping' originated from the Middle English word 'wrappen', which means 'to wrap'. It has been used in the English language for centuries to describe the act of enclosing something in paper or another material. Over time, 'wrapping' has evolved to also refer to a type of food preparation where a filling is rolled in a thin flat bread. The word has become synonymous with gift-giving and convenience in food consumption.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,183, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.