bubble wrap
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- noun
- /ˈbʌbəl ræp/
- Finally, he pried open the crate and removed several layers of brown paper and plastic bubble wrap from the object inside.
- plastic bubble wrap
- popping bubble wrap
- roll of bubble wrap
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Watch on YouTubeIt's wrapped in so much bubble wrap, which is great right now.
- It's wrapped in so much bubble wrap, which is great right now.
- Thoughts on peanuts versus bubble wrap versus paper?
- I found this bubble wrap in a package my neighbor got.
- Yeah, it's basically the best feeling ever, But popping bubble wrap takes a lot of work.
- How many layers of bubble wrap would you need to land on in order to survive a fall out of a six story window?
- So I might just take the yeah bubble wrap out of here and just pack everything into the bag and then that'll just fit so nicely for sending out.
- They have in a separate little kind of protect, the glass and bubble wrap container, all of the more fragile items.
- This one is less satisfying for me, so I'm just going to pop it like it's a bubble wrap.
- There is no bubble wrap in the world that can completely isolate a person from the stress of life.
Examples
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Honey, do we have any bubble wrap?
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Always use bubble mailers (not regular envelopes), packing peanuts, sturdy boxes, and bubble wrap.
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No, I saw some big boxes in there and some bubble wrap.
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It's wrapped in so much bubble wrap, which is great right now.
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I found this bubble wrap in a package my neighbor got.
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Instead, she and her friend Boo had loads of fun with the bubble wrap and box.
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Wrap each plate three times with bubble wrap insert.
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Their Moving Kit includes 9 large boxes of various sizes, two rolls of heavy-duty tape, and bubble wrap.
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I found this bubble wrap in a package my neighbor got.
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There was a big roll of bubble wrap there, and she began by cutting off several thick sheets.
Synonyms
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1.0
A covering made of paper or plastic that protects things
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2.2
Material used to hold and protect products during storage or transport
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1.0
Material used to cover and protect something, like a bandage or gift paper
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Material used to wrap and protect things during transport
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2.9
A thin, flexible sheet of plastic used to wrap or cover things to protect them
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3.0
A clear plastic cover with small bubbles that holds a product on a piece of cardboard
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Morphology
The phrase is a straightforward compound: 'bubble' (air-filled spheres) + 'wrap' (a covering), so the meaning — a covering made of bubbles used to protect items — follows directly from the constituents. This composition pattern is common in English and other languages, so a B1 learner who knows both words can readily infer the product's purpose.
Etymology
Bubble wrap comes from sheets covered with many small air pockets, like tiny balloons, that you use to cover things. The bubbles act as little cushions and the wrap surrounds fragile items, so it is used for 'protecting' objects in boxes.