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pre-wrapped

pre-wrapped

2.7
Put in packaging before being sold or used
  • adjective
  • /priːræpt/
translation icon : preenvuelto
  • He grabbed a pre-wrapped gift from the shelf to save time on wrapping.

Examples

  • She bought a pre-wrapped sandwich for lunch at the convenience store.

  • The bakery sells pre-wrapped cookies to keep them fresh for customers.

  • These are pre-wrapped sandwiches.

  • I prefer pre-wrapped snacks for convenience.

  • She bought a pre-wrapped sandwich for lunch at the convenience store.

  • The bakery sells pre-wrapped cookies to keep them fresh for customers.

  • He grabbed a pre-wrapped gift from the shelf to save time on wrapping.

Synonyms

prepackaged
vspre-wrapped
1 3.0

Prepared and packed before being sold, like ready meals or snacks

is about being covered by packaging before sale or use
prepacked
vspre-wrapped
2.7

Made and wrapped before someone sells it

is specifically covered by packaging rather than merely placed in containers
packaged
vspre-wrapped
1.8

Placed inside a container for sale or transport

is applied before sale or use rather than at any time for transport
wrapped
vspre-wrapped
1.0

Having a covering of paper or cloth, like a present

requires the covering to happen before sale or use rather than any cover

Antonyms

unwrapped
1.0

Not covered by paper or plastic

How Packaged

pre-wrapped
2.7

Surface Forms

pre-wrapped positive

Morphology

pre-wrapped = wrapped (transparent) = pre + wrap + ed

The prefix 'pre-' transparently adds the meaning 'beforehand' to the participial adjective 'wrapped'.

Etymology

Pre-wrapped has pre- ('before') and wrapped, from wrap, 'to cover with paper or plastic'. So pre-wrapped means 'wrapped before' you buy or use it, like a sandwich already in paper on a shop shelf.