wrapping-paper

wrapping-paper

A child carefully cuts a piece of wrapping-paper for a birthday present.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Decorative packaging material: "wrapping-paper" is a type of paper, often decorated with patterns or colours, used to cover and conceal a gift or parcel before it is presented.
    • Protective covering: It can also refer to plain paper used to wrap items for protection during storage or transport.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • She carefully folded the wrapping-paper around the birthday gift. (The decorative paper used to cover the present.)
    • The fragile vase was sent in a box with layers of brown wrapping-paper. (Plain paper used for protection during shipping.)
Advanced Usage

  • "to tear off the wrapping-paper": to remove the paper covering a gift, often eagerly.

    • The child tore off the wrapping-paper to see what was inside the box. (The child removed the decorative covering with excitement.)

  • "wrapping-paper roll": a cylindrical tube of wrapping-paper sold for gift-wrapping.

    • I bought a new wrapping-paper roll with snowflake patterns for Christmas presents. (A roll of decorative paper.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Wrapping (n): the material used to cover something; the act of covering.

    • The gift's wrapping was elegant. (The covering material was stylish.)

  • Wrap (v): to cover or enclose something in paper or other material.

    • Please wrap the book in brown paper. (Cover the book with paper.)

  • Gift wrap (n): decorative paper specifically designed for gifts.

    • The store offers free gift wrap for purchases over $50. (Complimentary decorative wrapping service.)
Synonyms
  • Gift wrap: decorative paper used for presents.
  • Packing paper: plain paper used for protecting items during shipping.
  • Tissue paper: thin, soft paper often used inside gift bags or for delicate items.
Related Idioms

  • "Wrap up": to finish or conclude something; also, to cover a gift.

    • Let's wrap up the meeting. (Conclude the meeting.)
    • She wrapped up the present in red wrapping-paper. (Covered the gift with paper.)

  • "Keep something under wraps": to keep something secret.

    • The company kept the new product under wraps until the launch. (Kept the product secret.)