How to Use wrapping in a Sentence

wrapping

noun
  • She tore the wrapping off the present.
  • Some of the mummy's wrappings had been removed.
  • Roll the gift to the end of the wrapping paper and tape the other end down.
    Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 28 Nov. 2022
  • They were rolled with an orange wrapping in 2006, the last time the Vols beat the Tide.
    Nick Alvarez | Nalvarez@al.com, al, 12 Oct. 2022
  • Or just send a card or some fruit, which comes in its own wrapping.
    John Hodgman, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2023
  • Check the labels, the wrapping and how the product is packaged.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 Dec. 2022
  • If they’re already wrapped, leave the wrapping on, or just put them in naked and loose.
    Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 8 Dec. 2021
  • And the compartment in the pack is long enough to hold all your wrapping paper, too!
    Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2022
  • The walls are plastered in red plaid and snowflake wrapping paper.
    Washington Post, 16 Dec. 2021
  • The wrapping party is Dec. 1, and on Dec. 4, the surprise drop-offs begin.
    Sam Boyer, cleveland, 11 Nov. 2022
  • The Stars’ newest toy will remain in its wrapping for now.
    Dallas News, 26 Feb. 2022
  • Use it to wrap up your leftovers and rinse it in cold water for a wrap that keeps on wrapping.
    Nena Farrell, WIRED, 12 July 2023
  • This is a great display piece for a desk or shelf, and the rose comes in a square gift box for easy wrapping and shipping.
    Tim Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Nov. 2023
  • When ready to bake a frozen meatloaf, remove the wrapping and preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
    Kathy Moore and Roxanne Wyss, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024
  • Simply add a ribbon to the chic linen box — no wrapping required.
    Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2022
  • The set also comes with two scrunchies and two clips to hold everything in place once you're done wrapping.
    Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 28 July 2023
  • But of course, a gift's wrapping is only a piece of its footprint — there are still its contents to think about.
    Brigid Kennedy, The Week, 23 Dec. 2022
  • Nearby a son brushed the skin of his father whose face was stained pink from his boutique wrapping.
    Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2023
  • Yes, there was gift wrapping, but the evening wound up more as a casual hangout.
    Emily Teel, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2021
  • First, remove any and all wrappings or container around the root ball.
    Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Apr. 2023
  • And a pivoting hook eases access to wrapping of the 35-foot cord.
    Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 21 Feb. 2023
  • Take it even further with a white tree skirt and presents in white wrapping paper or boxes.
    Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 16 Nov. 2022
  • For starters, the book arrives in a paper wrapping that pays homage to the Porsche 911 Turbo’s design blueprints.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2023
  • These plants need drainage so make sure to poke a hole in any decorative pot wrapping.
    Jeff Lowenfels | Alaska Gardening and Growing, Anchorage Daily News, 8 Dec. 2022
  • But resist the urge to ball up the wrapping paper before throwing it in the recycling bin.
    Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Yu shopped for clothes, puzzles and toys before being a part of a wrapping party.
    Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 6 Dec. 2022
  • Set up a table with wrapping paper, ribbons, stamps, and gift tags galore and go to town.
    Julia Ludlam, Country Living, 1 Dec. 2022
  • Hackle that is not secured with some counter wrapping will break after a few fish.
    Bill May, Baltimore Sun, 25 Sep. 2022
  • Between all the shopping, cooking, baking, wrapping, and prepping for the big day, something is bound to fall through the cracks.
    Heath Owens, Good Housekeeping, 28 July 2022
  • The day before serving, remove any wrappings and let the frozen pumpkin pie thaw in the fridge, uncovered, for 12 to 24 hours.
    Julie Harans, Bon Appétit, 29 Aug. 2023

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