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wrapper

wrapper

8 4.8
A loose piece of clothing like a robe to wear for warmth or modesty
  • noun
  • /ˈræpər/
  • UK
translation icon : bata
  • 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

  • You should wear your wrappers.

  • She wrapped herself in a warm wrapper to stay cozy on the chilly evening.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • He wore a simple wrapper over his pajamas when guests arrived unexpectedly.

Synonyms

robe
vswrapper
284 1.3

A long loose piece of clothing worn at ceremonies by judges or graduates

is commonly for everyday warmth or modesty rather than ceremonial use
garment
vswrapper
120 1.8

An item of clothing that covers the body

names a specific type of loose outer clothing used for warmth or modesty
cape
vswrapper
110 1.3

A sleeveless piece of clothing that fastens at the neck and hangs over the shoulders

is broader, covering many loose outer types beyond short shoulder pieces
cloak
vswrapper
61 3.2

A loose outer coat that fastens at the neck and hangs down the back

includes that outer form but also covers softer home garments for modesty
wrap
vswrapper
33 2.3

A piece of cloth worn over the shoulders for warmth or style

is worn loosely for warmth or modesty rather than draped style
negligee
vswrapper
10 7.4

A light, loose robe women wear at night or at home

serves general warmth or modesty, not mainly lightweight night use
dressing gown
vswrapper
  • UK
8 2.8

A long loose robe you wear over night clothes before getting dressed or while relaxing at home

is a loose outer piece used more generally for warmth or modesty
housecoat
vswrapper
6 3.9

A loose comfortable robe often worn by women at home after a bath or to relax

is a more general loose outer item not limited to home use
wraparound
vswrapper
4 5.0

A coat or dress you close by crossing it around your body and tying it

is any loose outer covering, not defined by wrapping fastening
peignoir
vswrapper
1 9.9

A loose, light robe that women wear over night clothes

is thicker or more general for warmth and modesty beyond nightwear
outer garment
vswrapper
1 3.3

A piece of clothing like a coat worn over other clothes for warmth or protection

is a specific loose outer type used especially for warmth or modesty
neglige
vswrapper
  • UK
1 9.5

A loose, light dressing gown a woman wears at home, often made of silk

is for general outer coverage and warmth rather than sheer nightwear
hooded cloak
vswrapper
1 4.1

A long coat with a hood that you pull over your head

focuses on general loose coverage for warmth or modesty without a hood
topper
vswrapper
  • Archaic
1 7.7

A short stylish coat that women wear over dresses

is primarily a loose functional outer covering rather than a fashion piece
dressing sack
vswrapper
  • Archaic
9.6

A loose informal jacket women wear at home while dressing

is broader, used for general loose outer coverage rather than dressing only
brunch coat
vswrapper
  • Archaic
9.0

A short informal housecoat women wear at home over other clothes

is not limited to short home styles, covering various loose outer forms
overgarment
vswrapper
6.8

A piece of outer clothing you wear over other clothes for warmth or protection

is a looser, often home-focused outer item rather than all protective layers

Compounds

1 1.3

Pretty paper or cloth that covers a present

5.9

A removable paper cover that protects a book and often has pictures or text

How Warm

parka
29 1.5
overcoat
30 1.0
coat
957 1.0
wrapper
  • UK
8 4.8
shawl
39 1.0

Surface Forms

wrapper singular
wrappers plural

Morphology

wrapper = wrap (semi-transparent) = wrap + er

The word 'wrapper' derives from 'wrap', but the specific meaning of a garment is not a direct derivation from the verb.

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.