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Bubble Wrap

American  
[buhb-uhl rap] / ˈbʌb əl ˌræp /
Or BubbleWrap
Trademark.
  1. a brand name for a clear, bubble-filled plastic material used especially for cushioning breakable objects during shipment.


bubble wrap British  

noun

  1. a type of polythene wrapping containing many small air pockets, used as a protective covering when transporting breakable goods

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Example Sentences

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The court is, by design, insulated from the world and covered in Bubble Wrap, thanks in part to the justices’ lifetime tenure.

From Slate

In her studio, multiple towering sculptures are ensconced in cardboard and bubble wrap, while others — works in progress — sit on plinths, lean against walls, or hang from the ceiling.

From Los Angeles Times

Their creation functions somewhat like a high-tech form of Bubble Wrap, but it is designed for energy performance rather than packaging.

From Science Daily

Sealed Air on Monday said CD&R will pay $42.15 a share, 2.6% below Friday’s closing price of $43.28 for the Charlotte, N.C., packaging company but nearly 16% above Wednesday’s closing price of $36.38, before The Wall Street Journal reported that CD&R was closing in on a deal to buy the Bubble Wrap maker.

From The Wall Street Journal

A deal for the Bubble Wrap maker could come together soon, though it remains possible talks could fall apart or another buyer could emerge, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal