Bubble Wrap

American  

[buhb-uhl rap] / ˈbʌb əl ˌræp /

Or BubbleWrap

Trademark.

1. a brand name for a clear, bubble-filled plastic material used especially for cushioning breakable objects during shipment.

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bubble wrap British  

noun

1. a type of polythene wrapping containing many small air pockets, used as a protective covering when transporting breakable goods

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Example Sentences

The court is, by design, insulated from the world and covered in Bubble Wrap, thanks in part to the justices’ lifetime tenure.

From Slate • Mar. 4, 2026

Their creation functions somewhat like a high-tech form of Bubble Wrap, but it is designed for energy performance rather than packaging.

From Science Daily • Dec. 13, 2025

A deal for the Bubble Wrap maker could come together soon, though it remains possible talks could fall apart or another buyer could emerge, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025

It’s wasteful buying stacks of cardboard boxes and rolls of Bubble Wrap.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 16, 2024

She pried it open and pulled out several sheets of Bubble Wrap, but whatever had been inside was gone.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan