wrapper
1
4.8
- noun
- /ˈræpər/
- UK
- A girl in a pale pink wrapper came sauntering down the hall, smoking a little cigar.
- worn as a wrapper
- a striped wrapper
- a cloth wrapper
Examples
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You should wear your wrappers.
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She wrapped herself in a warm wrapper to stay cozy on the chilly evening.
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There she worked as a club hostess by night, a gift wrapper by day.
Fiction book (1994) -
They had a sign up looking for a gift wrapper.
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Wearing a white wrapper, bare of any ornament or insignia, he is the epitome of a dethroned king.
Academic text (1997) -
Among the garments at her feet lay winter wrappers, skirts, and woolen stockings.
Fiction book (1997) -
Women wear locally embroidered shirts and wrappers, as well as imported fabrics with sequins.
Academic text (2006) -
The woman in the brightly colored wrapper looked elegant at the family gathering.
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He wore a simple wrapper over his pajamas when guests arrived unexpectedly.
Synonyms
273
1.3
A long loose piece of clothing worn at ceremonies by judges or graduates
124
1.3
A sleeveless piece of clothing that fastens at the neck and hangs over the shoulders
124
1.8
An item of clothing that covers the body
66
3.2
A loose outer coat that fastens at the neck and hangs down the back
19
2.3
A piece of cloth worn over the shoulders for warmth or style
11
2.8
A long loose robe you wear over night clothes before getting dressed or while relaxing at home
10
7.4
A light, loose robe women wear at night or at home
5
3.9
A loose comfortable robe often worn by women at home after a bath or to relax
1
3.3
A piece of clothing like a coat worn over other clothes for warmth or protection
1
5.0
A coat or dress you close by crossing it around your body and tying it
1
9.9
A loose, light robe that women wear over night clothes
1
4.1
A long coat with a hood that you pull over your head
1
9.6
A loose informal jacket women wear at home while dressing
1
7.7
A short stylish coat that women wear over dresses
1
9.5
A loose, light dressing gown a woman wears at home, often made of silk
1
6.8
A piece of outer clothing you wear over other clothes for warmth or protection
A short informal housecoat women wear at home over other clothes
Compounds
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Wrapper comes from the simple verb wrap, which means 'to cover by folding around'. Think of a shawl or cloak you 'wrap' around your shoulders, so a wrapper is a loose outer garment you put on for warmth or modesty.