gift-wrap

American  

[gift-rap] / ˈgɪftˌræp /

Or giftwrap

verb (used with object)

gift-wrapped, gift-wrapt, gift-wrapping

1. to wrap (something), as a package, with decorative paper, ribbon, etc., for presentation as a gift.

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noun

1. giftwrapping.

Other Word Forms

• gift-wrapper noun

Etymology

Origin of gift-wrap

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

It’s a little girl, gift-wrapped in a hospital blanket and ready to meet Santa.

From Los Angeles Times

Every year, the 56-year-old singer has gift-wrapped a new festivity for her fans.

From Los Angeles Times

Instead the Black Ferns' opening score was gift-wrapped as Setefano charged down a clearing kick to score.

From BBC

Leicester almost gift-wrap a goal for Bristol City.

From BBC

Barbara Shapiro opened a gift-wrapped box and pulled out three sausages labeled Measures A, B and C, along with a piece of paper.

From Los Angeles Times