wrapping paper
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of wrapping paper
First recorded in 1760–70
Example Sentences
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But every year, as wrapping paper detonates across the living room and a small mountain of objects emerges—some beloved, some baffling—I have the same unseasonal thought: This is wildly inefficient.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025
As well as books, the chain stocks pens, reading lights, games, wrapping paper and other stationery.
From BBC • Dec. 4, 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
The only thing lacking was shiny wrapping paper and a bright red bow.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2024
Five Golden Tickets have been printed on golden paper, and these five Golden Tickets have been hidden underneath the ordinary wrapping paper of five ordinary candy bars.
From "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl
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