overwrap

1 of 2

transitive verb

: to apply a wrapper over

overwrap

2 of 2

noun

variants or less commonly overwrapper

ˈ⸗⸗ˌ⸗⸗

: a flexible printed or transparent wrapper applied over a container (as a carton, case tray) or directly over a product

Word History

Etymology

Transitive verb

over entry 1 + wrap

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