wrapping
/ˈræpɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈræpɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈra-piŋ/ (ame, mw)
wrapping — noun
- wrappingsingular
- wrappingsplural
1. The layer of material, such as paper, plastic, or foil, that is put around an ob
The layer of material, such as paper, plastic, or foil, that is put around an object to cover, protect, or decorate it — for example, the colourful paper around a birthday gift.
Padma carefully removed the bright wrapping from her birthday gift.
collocation: remove + the wrapping
The shop assistant put the chocolates in a box before adding the decorative wrapping.
collocation: decorative wrapping
Hugo tore the plastic wrapping off his new phone with excitement.
Reusable cloth wrapping is becoming popular as an eco-friendly alternative to paper.
Mei kept the original wrapping on the book so it would stay in good condition.
- wrapper
Refers specifically to the outer paper or foil that directly covers a product (e.g. a candy wrapper); 'wrapping' is broader and includes decorative layers.
- packaging
Includes not just the outer layer but also boxes, containers, and cushioning material; more commercial than 'wrapping'.
- covering
A more general term for anything that lies over or around something; not specific to the act of wrapping.
用法筆記
Often used as an uncountable noun ('some wrapping'), but can be countable when referring to a specific outer layer ('a plastic wrapping').