wrapping paper
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- noun
- /ˈræpɪŋ ˈpeɪpər/
:
papel de regalo
- The prisoner waited for a moment, then began tearing off the wrapping paper, and the gift was revealed.
- Christmas wrapping paper
- gift-wrapping paper
- Brown wrapping paper
This wrapping paper has lines so it's easier to cut.
- This wrapping paper has lines so it's easier to cut.
- When really I had, I didn't need to buy matching wrapping paper.
- My family has this big thing of wrapping paper and, like, tape.
- And I was like, just have a permanent little stash of wrapping paper.
- I like to save wrapping paper, so I'm really careful when I open gifts.
- But it seemed like there was a big wrapping paper theme under our tree this year so it's going to stick with it.
- Anyone else think it looks like wrapping paper or is that just just me?
Examples
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Five golden tickets have been hidden underneath the ordinary wrapping paper of five ordinary Wonka bars.
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Duane took the package out and removed the heavy brown wrapping paper that covered it.
Fiction book (1996) -
All right, so I have cut out a piece of wrapping paper for the box.
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This wrapping paper has lines so it's easier to cut.
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I cannot buy any more wrapping paper for her kid's school.
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Are they selling wrapping paper?
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I like to save wrapping paper, so I'm really careful when I open gifts.
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There was a package under the tree she had wrapped up about the size of a boot box, real nice wrapping paper.
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I went to Simon's study and rummaged around in his desk for wrapping paper and ribbon.
Fiction book (1996) -
For her birthday, I bought some beautiful wrapping paper covered in colorful balloons.
Synonyms
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A piece of paper or plastic that covers things such as food
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A covering made of paper or plastic that protects things
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Material used to cover and protect something, like a bandage or gift paper
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A thin, clear paperlike material used to wrap food or gifts
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A very thin, soft paper used to wrap gifts or to blow your nose
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A thin paper covered in wax used to wrap or line food
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Paper or material used to cover a present when you give it
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Decorated paper used to wrap presents for special occasions
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Pretty paper or cloth that covers a present
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A strong brown paper used for wrapping things and making bags
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A strong brown paper used for wrapping and making bags
How Decorative
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly and transparently derived from combining 'wrapping' (material that covers or protects) with 'paper' (thin fibrous sheets), i.e. paper used for wrapping gifts or packages. This noun–noun compound follows a common, compositional pattern found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents will readily infer the meaning.
Etymology
Wrapping paper comes from the simple act of wrapping a gift in paper to hide it and make it look nice, creating a small surprise. So, the term now means 'strong, decorative paper used for gifts'.