- present participle of wrap.
wrapping
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noun
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Etymology
Origin of wrapping
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at wrap, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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The beginnings of “Stuart” trace back to when “Big Bang Theory” was wrapping up its run and Lorre casually asked Sussman to keep him posted on what he was doing next, but didn’t elaborate.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 13, 2026
Argentina will make changes after wrapping up the group, and I think one of them will be to leave out Lionel Messi.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026
Greenspan delighted in his ability to keep markets and politicians on their toes by wrapping his views in complex, garbled syntax.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026
Some items appear brand new, with their original plastic wrapping still intact.
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
Mae asked, wrapping her shawl around her shoulders.
From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate
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