gift wrap

verb

gift wrapped; gift wrapping; gift wraps

transitive verb

: to wrap (merchandise intended as a gift) decoratively

Examples of gift wrap in a Sentence

The store will gift wrap your purchases for you.
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More: That pile of post-holiday gift wrap from opened presents — recycle bin or garbage bin? Natalie Davies, Detroit Free Press, 25 Dec. 2024 This comprehensive storage system includes a long under-bed box with ample space for storing gift wrap rolls, a shoe box and three accessory boxes to organize ribbons, bows, tags, tape and pens. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024 Hallmark Red Party Favor Bags These Hallmark treat bags would make a great gift wrap option for gift cards, delicate jewelry, or other compact gifts. Madison Yauger, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024 Go beyond gift wrap with these adorably unique bow decorating ideas. Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for gift wrap 

Word History

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gift wrap was in 1936

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“Gift wrap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gift%20wrap. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.

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