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Wrapping

/ˈræp.ɪŋ/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The act of enclosing something in paper or other material for protection or decoration.

    "The gift had beautiful wrapping that made it even more special."
  2. 2

    Material used for wrapping something.

    "She chose colorful wrapping for the birthday presents."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'wrapping' originates from the Old English 'wrappian', meaning to cover or enclose. It evolved through Middle English, where it retained the same meaning, and has been used in various contexts related to enclosing objects since the 14th century.

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