shrink-wrap
Americanverb (used with object)
noun
verb
Etymology
Origin of shrink-wrap
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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Fiction, that slippery, transparent shrink-wrap of artifice pulled taut across reality, is running the show.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2022
Some, including an “8 Mile” promo sampler and a Junior M.A.F.I.A. and Aaliyah EP, are still sealed in the original shrink-wrap.
From Washington Post • Jan. 20, 2022
Many still package their bottles with common shrink-wrap seals, despite the ease with which such closures can be faked.
From New York Times • Jan. 6, 2022
The scaffolding went up first, then in May this year, the shrink-wrap followed.
From BBC • Oct. 30, 2021
“They only have one left!” he gushed, tearing off the cellophane shrink-wrap and prying open the lid.
From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein
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