wrap-up

[ rap-uhp ]

noun

1. a final report or summary:

   a wrap-up of the evening news.

2. the conclusion or final result:

   the wrap-up of the election campaign.

3. Australian Slang. an enthusiastic recommendation or flattering account.

wrap up

verb

1. tr to fold paper around
2. to put warm clothes on
3. slang.
   usually imperative to be silent
4. informal.
   tr
   1. to settle the final details of
   2. to make a summary of

Word History and Origins

Origin of wrap-up¹

First recorded in 1950–55; noun use of verb phrase wrap up

Example Sentences

As President Joe Biden's time in office comes to an end, there are several things he's hoping to wrap-up before he hands the keys over — one of them being securing a cease-fire agreement in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, which has led to a Palestinian death toll surpassing 40,000 during the 10-month-old war, according to AP News.

From Salon

When the Oregonian’s editors rattled the reporters with a last-minute demand for an over-arching wrap-up of their extensive reporting, Christensen did not flinch.

From Los Angeles Times

Most bills that don’t pass by then won’t be considered when lawmakers return April 29 for a short wrap-up session.

From Seattle Times

In his 23-page decision, McAfee proposed two options to wrap-up the matter of a conflict presented by Willis and Wade's romantic ties, writing, "The district attorney may choose to step aside, along with the whole of her office, and refer the prosecution to the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council for reassignment. Alternatively, Wade can withdraw, allowing the district attorney, the defendants, and the public to move forward without his presence or remuneration distracting from and potentially compromising the merits of this case."

From Salon

The next stop is Tokyo’s National Stadium on Wednesday against Vissel Kobe, and a wrap-up match on Feb. 16 in Florida against Newell’s Old Boys — Messi’s boyhood club in Argentina, and the club that might be his final destination before retiring.

From Seattle Times

More About Wrap-up

What is a wrap-up?

A wrap-up is a report or summary of something, as in Lana likes the wrap-ups of her essays to repeat what’s in her introductions.

A wrap-up is also the conclusion of something, such as the final scene of a movie in which you find out what happens to all the characters.

Wrap-up is a noun that comes from an informal sense of the verb phrase wrap up, meaning to make a summary of.

Example: Did you ever get to create the wrap-up for the last meeting?

Where does wrap-up come from?

The first records of the term wrap-up come from around 1950. It comes from the verb phrase wrap up, meaning “to finish or put an end to.”

A wrap-up usually refers to a report on the results of an event, either written, presented, or simply logged in a database. But it can also describe the specific details that would be included in a wrap-up document, such as election results or the winner of a race.

In Australian slang, a wrap-up is a flattering recommendation or review of something, like you might give to a friend for your favorite restaurant.

Did you know … ?

What are some synonyms for wrap-up?

• summary
• conclusion
• completion
• recap
• end

What are some words that share a root or word element with wrap-up? 

• up
• wrap

What are some words that often get used in discussing wrap-up?

• document
• end
• recommendation
• report
• results

How is wrap-up used in real life?

Wrap-up is a casual way to refer to a final report or a conclusion.

Finished the finale of Peace Talks this morning.

Just the wrap-up chapter to go. :)

News regarding pub dates as I get it.

— Jim Butcher (@longshotauthor) June 17, 2019

Since it finally feels like Fall, it's time for a little Spring and Summer Wrap-up! @jackson_gators pic.twitter.com/Do8mr5XMCz

— Tori Payne 2025 (@ToriPayne07) October 12, 2021

Can you imagine if Seamless did a wrap-up at the end of the year?

✨This year you ordered✨
– 12 slices of key lime pie
– 12 orders of pesto gnocchi
– 6 bowls of pad thai
– 7 pizzas
– 12 orders of sushi
– 15 orders of crab rangoon

Thanks for eating way too much takeout in 2018!

— Alexis Benveniste (@apbenven) December 6, 2018

 

 

Try using wrap-up!

Is wrap-up used correctly in the following sentence?

On Monday, our professor gave us a wrap-up of what to expect this week.