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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

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Etymology

Origin of wrapping

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

Example Sentences

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The break between wrapping “Mormon Wives” and starting filming on “The Bachelorette” was one day.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

“What the form of a mantra does is it means that you don’t really have to worry about wrapping things up,” he explains.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 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

Ano noted that there are very few team sports at this year's Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, which are wrapping up on Sunday.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

Instinctively, she reached into her shoulder bag, fingers wrapping around the neck of the old water gourd.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

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