Wrappings: meaning, definitions and examples

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wrappings

[ ˈræpɪŋz ]

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gift

materials used to cover or enclose a gift

Synonyms

covering, packaging, wrap

Examples of usage

The wrappings on the present were beautifully decorated.
She carefully removed the wrappings to reveal the gift inside.

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food

outer coverings of food such as meat or vegetables

Synonyms

coating, covering, encasing

Examples of usage

The dumplings were made with thin wrappings of dough.
She peeled off the wrappings before eating the banana.

Translations

Translations of the word "wrappings" in other languages:

🇵🇹 embalagens

🇮🇳 लपेटना

🇩🇪 Verpackungen

🇮🇩 bungkusan

🇺🇦 упаковки

🇵🇱 opakowania

🇯🇵 包装

🇫🇷 emballages

🇪🇸 envolturas

🇹🇷 ambalajlar

🇰🇷 포장

🇸🇦 التغليف

🇨🇿 obaly

🇸🇰 obaly

🇨🇳 包装

🇸🇮 embalaže

🇮🇸 umbúðir

🇰🇿 орамалар

🇬🇪 შეფუთვები

🇦🇿 qablaşdırmalar

🇲🇽 envolturas

Word origin

The word 'wrappings' is derived from the verb 'wrap', meaning to cover or enclose something. The use of wrappings dates back to ancient times when people used natural materials such as leaves, bark, and animal skins to wrap and protect objects. Over time, the art of gift wrapping evolved into a decorative and creative practice, with the use of colorful paper, ribbons, and bows. In the culinary world, wrappings play a practical role in preserving the freshness and flavor of food items.

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