wrapper

[ rap-er ]

noun

1. a person or thing that wraps.
2. a covering or cover.
3. a long, loose outer garment.
4. a loose bathrobe; negligee.
5. British. book jacket.
6. the tobacco leaf used for covering a cigar.
7. Armor. a supplementary beaver reinforcing the chin and mouth area of an armet of the 15th century.

wrapper

/ ˈræpə /

noun

1. the cover, usually of paper or cellophane, in which something is wrapped
2. a dust jacket of a book
3. the ripe firm tobacco leaf forming the outermost portion of a cigar and wound around its body
4. a loose negligee or dressing gown, esp in the 19th century

Word History and Origins

Origin of wrapper¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; wrap, -er ¹

Example Sentences

But as the wrappers pile up and the sugar rush hits, there's something far more sinister brewing beneath the surface: the negative effects of candy on your gut health.

From Salon

There were indications the bear had been living there, including feces, rotten food, wrappers and containers.

From Los Angeles Times

“When I’m at a restaurant, I will fold up the chopstick wrapper and build a little fort with the plates and chopsticks and, like, make stuff in my hands,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

There was litter on the ground in this area and through the clear water, you could see plastic bottles and food wrappers on the river bed.

From BBC

The man-made chemicals coat nonstick pans, waterproof clothing, food wrappers, receipts, and many more items we come in contact with daily, not to mention being present in much of our water supply.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• casing
• envelope