wrapping paper
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of wrapping paper
First recorded in 1760–70
Example Sentences
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This year my eyes will still roll a little as the wrapping paper flies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 23, 2025
It was outfitted with wood-paneled walls and green-and-red carpet that reminded me of Christmas wrapping paper.
From Slate ● Apr. 30, 2025
From 21:00 on Christmas Day around the country, this much-loved show, will be wrapped up amongst the wrapping paper.
From BBC ● Dec. 23, 2024
The only thing lacking was shiny wrapping paper and a bright red bow.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 10, 2024
Here in my bedroom, Vega, Markka and Darius gathered around and I ripped off the red-and-white wrapping paper, my heart thumping hard.
From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore
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