Wrappings: meaning, definitions and examples

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wrappings

 

[ หˆrรฆpษชล‹z ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น embalagens

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคชเฅ‡เคŸเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verpackungen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bungkusan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒะฟะฐะบะพะฒะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ opakowania

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŒ…่ฃ…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท emballages

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ envolturas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ambalajlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ์žฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชุบู„ูŠู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ obaly

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ obaly

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŒ…่ฃ…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ embalaลพe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ umbรบรฐir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั€ะฐะผะฐะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒคแƒฃแƒ—แƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qablaลŸdฤฑrmalar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ envolturas

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,618, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.