wrapper

noun

wrap·​per ˈra-pər 

1

: that in which something is wrapped: such as

a

: a tobacco leaf used for the outside covering especially of cigars

b(1)

: jacket sense 3c(1)

(2)

: the paper cover of a book not bound in boards

c

: a paper wrapped around a newspaper or magazine in the mail

2

: one that wraps

3

: an article of clothing worn wrapped around the body

Examples of wrapper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Fans can scan a QR code located on the wrapper and vote for their favorite sandwich, helping select the ultimate contest winner. —Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024

Attractive as the wrapper is, the hardware underneath is even more critical. —Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024

After announcing a new iMac and Mac Mini earlier this week, Apple is now taking the wrapper off a new 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro, which now is powered by the M4 chipset platform, and can be upgraded to the first-ever M4 Max processor. —Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 30 Oct. 2024

Candy is also commonly thrown out due to preference or dietary restrictions and the non-recyclable wrappers contribute to millions of pounds of trash per year, experts told ABC News. —Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing wrapper

• dust wrapper

Kids Definition

wrapper

noun

wrap·​per ˈrap-ər 

1

: a covering or enclosure for something

2

: one that wraps

3

: a garment worn wrapped around the body