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wrapping

American  
[rap-ing] / ˈræp ɪŋ /

noun

  1. Often wrappings. the covering in which something is wrapped.

wrapping British  
/ ˈræpɪŋ /

noun

  1. the material used to wrap something

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of wrapping

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; wrap, -ing 1

Example Sentences

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On the right, Black Rifle Coffee has built a massive following by wrapping its beans in a pro-military, pro-Second Amendment packaging.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Indian regulators are wrapping up an investigation into the crash and are expected to publish a final report by 12 June, the one-year anniversary of the crash.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

He shares that ideas began popping up in his mind when the show’s 22nd season was wrapping up last year.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Up until then, he had been taking a break from the spotlight after wrapping his Love On Tour shows in summer 2023.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

“What did Lateef do?” my mother asked, wrapping her arms around me protectively.

From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman

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