wrapping paper

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noun

heavy paper used for wrapping packages, parcels, etc.

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In the UK, COTTON CANDY is more commonly known as…

Origin of wrapping paper

First recorded in 1760–70

Sophisticated marbling swirls through all of Mercedez Rex’s work—though the artist typically marbles 2-D materials like paper and silk to create everything from custom wrapping paper to scarves and pillowcases.
Set a spooky Halloween scene with these painted marbled pumpkins|Kate McGregor/Domino|September 24, 2021|Popular-Science
Although we owned only a handful of Christmas ornaments when we moved in as newlyweds, there is now a whole “holiday department” devoted to lights, crèches, gift bags and wrapping paper, and hundreds of Santas, snowmen and fragile glass baubles.
The pandemic gave me the time to finally clean out my shameful attic. Here’s what I learned.|Jura Koncius|January 21, 2021|Washington Post
She saved the newspaper comics all year to use as wrapping paper at Christmas.
Remembering Ma Laureys, the Mother of 10 Christie Slandered to Win His First Election|Michael Daly|January 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The feral sound of wrapping paper ripping open, releasing gifts into anxious hands.
The True Gifts of Christmas Are Life, Love, and the Mystery of God|Joshua DuBois|December 25, 2013|DAILY BEAST

Camilla clearly shares the famously frugal ways of Queen Elizabeth, who keeps wrapping paper from one Christmas to the next.
Mail Order Queen|Tom Sykes|February 29, 2012|DAILY BEAST
She was a novelty item, presented in gaudy wrapping paper by a desperate John McCain to a jaded mainstream media.
Arrivederci, Sarah!|Joe McGinniss|October 6, 2011|DAILY BEAST
As she slowly untied the bow and removed the tape from the wrapping paper, Charlotte grew impatient.
Meet the First Female President|Nicolle Wallace|October 17, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Kraft paper is usually dark brown in color and is a most durable type of wrapping paper.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia|Dorothy M. Torpey
He found a piece of wrapping paper that he spread in front of Davy and drew a rough map.
David Lannarck, Midget|George S. Harney
Did you see any paper, wrapping paper, of the character that you have identified around your home that evening?
Warren Commission (3 of 26): Hearings Vol. III (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
We were particularly interested in seeing if the wrapping paper that we used to wrap these things was there, and it was.
Warren Commission (3 of 26): Hearings Vol. III (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
I suppose about like this, not closed but just wrapping paper folded over.
Warren Commission (3 of 26): Hearings Vol. III (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy