wrapper
/ˈræpə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · [rˈæpɚ] /ˈræpər/ (ame, ipa) · [rˈæpɚ] /ˈra-pər How to pronounce wrapper (audio)/ (ame, mw)
wrapper — noun
- wrappersingular
- wrappersplural
1. the thin material — for example paper, foil, or clear plastic film — that serves
the thin material — for example paper, foil, or clear plastic film — that serves as the outer covering of a product you have bought, keeping food clean or protecting the item inside.
Tom peeled the plastic wrapper off his sandwich before eating it at his desk.
collocation: peel off a wrapper
Each lollipop in the jar had a brightly coloured twist wrapper.
The customer read the wrapper for cooking instructions before opening the bag of rice.
Recycled paper wrappers were used to protect the plates inside the delivery box.
My grandmother kept the shiny wrapper from the chocolate bar as a bookmark.
常見錯誤
2. a light robe-like garment that you wear loosely at home, sometimes on top of you
a light robe-like garment that you wear loosely at home, sometimes on top of your other clothes for extra warmth or comfort.
After her shower, Elena put on a soft cotton wrapper before going downstairs.
collocation: cotton wrapper
The old blue wrapper hung on the back of the bathroom door, ready for use.
Aunt Rosa wrapped herself in a floral house wrapper while reading the morning paper.
Mr. Watanabe slipped into his favourite green wrapper and made a cup of tea.
The hotel provided a clean white wrapper for each guest to use after swimming.
- robe
more common in American English; can be worn after bathing
- dressing gown
more formal term; often used in British English
- housecoat
slightly old-fashioned term for a lightweight home garment
用法筆記
This sense is more common in British English. In American English, 'robe' or 'dressing gown' are the usual words for this garment.
常見錯誤
3. a financial arrangement, such as a special savings or investment account, that o
a financial arrangement, such as a special savings or investment account, that offers benefits like reduced tax on the money you save or invest.
Dr. Okafor opened a stocks-and-shares wrapper to help pay for his children's education.
financial register: stocks-and-shares wrapper
The family placed their savings in a tax-free wrapper offered by the bank.
collocation: tax-free wrapper
The financial adviser explained how the new wrapper product worked for retired clients.
Imani transferred her savings into a tax-free wrapper so the investment would grow without being taxed each year.
用法筆記
This sense is used mainly in British financial contexts, especially for Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs). In everyday conversation, most people refer to the specific product name rather than the term 'wrapper'.