wrapped; wrapping
1
2
3
: to conceal or obscure as if by enveloping
4
: to enclose as if with a protective covering
5
: to finish filming or recording
wrap a movie
1
: to wind, coil, or twine so as to encircle or cover something
2
: to put on clothing : dress
—usually used with up
3
: to be subject to covering, enclosing, or packaging
—usually used with up
4
: to come to completion in filming or recording
1
2
: a single turn or convolution of something wound around an object
3
4
: the completion of a schedule or session for filming or recording
5
: a thin flat piece of bread that is rolled around a filling (as of meat, fish, or vegetables)
Synonyms
Examples of wrap in a Sentence
Verb
They were busy wrapping presents late on Christmas Eve.
Ribbons were wrapped around the dancers' arms.
She wrapped a scarf around her neck.
He wrapped tape around the bat's handle.
I wrapped my arms around her.
She wrapped her legs around a pillow.
He wrapped his hands around the trophy.
The line of people went out the door and wrapped around the corner.
Recent Examples on the Web
Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2024
Williams’ upper left arm, which sustained a compound fracture of his humerus in early November against Florida State, was heavily wrapped.
—Susan Miller Degnan, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2024
Police records report the baby had been wrapped, along with the placenta, in a white towel and newspapers, all placed inside a white Marriott Hotel plastic bag.
—Kayla Jackson, The Arizona Republic, 13 Apr. 2024
Thursday are currently wrapping a short run of club shows that will continue throughout the year.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 12 Apr. 2024
Since the rolls are filled, wrapped, then fried, both the filling and the shell get an extra shot of richness.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2024
Posing for a group photo in front of a different piece of Rocco's art, Madonna wrapped her arms around her twins while Mercy and David stood on each side of Stella and Estere.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Principal photography for The Apprentice began in November 2023 and only wrapped Jan. 28, 2024, suggesting a sprint through postproduction to be ready to premiere in Cannes in May.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Apr. 2024
The trek will wrap with four shows in Commerce, Colorado on Aug. 29.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2024
Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2024
Then Jason — clad in Cincinnati red from his hat to his short shorts — loaded up a metal cannon before shooting a wrap straight into the crowd.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
And that’s a wrap for Buffett-palooza — except, perhaps, for Paul McCartney, who looks like his night is just getting started.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
After production wraps, Tori Kelly has a late-night sit-down with Billboard to talk about her experience of mentoring half of the season 22 contestants.
—Fred Bronson, Billboard, 5 Apr. 2024
Demolition and construction is expected to begin sometime next year and wrap by late 2026.
—Rebecca San Juan, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2024
The mansion, modeled after the iconic Disneyland attraction, intentionally dons a striking exterior resemblance to the ride that dates back to 1969, right down to the cast iron detailing and signature wrap around porch.
—Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2024
Leftover cheesy asparagus makes an excellent addition to sandwiches, wraps, and salads.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 26 Mar. 2024
Since there are a variety of ways to wear the wrap, caregivers can find the best and most comfortable fit for baby-wearing.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024
Melanie Curry, Glamour, 26 Dec. 2023
The Lakers sported athletic tape around their wrists with the word ‘redemption’ emblazoned across the pre-wrap.
—Cam Kerry, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Nov. 2022
Worn as a single long necklace, wrapped into a choker style or a multi-wrap bracelet, or even strung around the hips as a belt, the piece is bound to strike a chord.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 14 Nov. 2022
Wrap cheese in waxed paper and store in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
—Molly Kimball, NOLA.com, 29 Aug. 2017
Wrap pencil with washi tape keeping it as tight as possible.
—Sarah Newell, Seventeen, 9 Aug. 2017
Verb
Indio — The 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival wraps its first weekend on Sunday, April 14, with Doja Cat’s return to the desert for her first time headlining the event.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2024
Williams’ upper left arm, which sustained a compound fracture of his humerus in early November against Florida State, was heavily wrapped.
—Susan Miller Degnan, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2024
Police records report the baby had been wrapped, along with the placenta, in a white towel and newspapers, all placed inside a white Marriott Hotel plastic bag.
—Kayla Jackson, The Arizona Republic, 13 Apr. 2024
Thursday are currently wrapping a short run of club shows that will continue throughout the year.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 12 Apr. 2024
Since the rolls are filled, wrapped, then fried, both the filling and the shell get an extra shot of richness.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2024
Posing for a group photo in front of a different piece of Rocco's art, Madonna wrapped her arms around her twins while Mercy and David stood on each side of Stella and Estere.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Principal photography for The Apprentice began in November 2023 and only wrapped Jan. 28, 2024, suggesting a sprint through postproduction to be ready to premiere in Cannes in May.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Apr. 2024
The trek will wrap with four shows in Commerce, Colorado on Aug. 29.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2024
Noun
Residents of The Forum at Rancho San Antonio spent four months making a 12-foot-long dragon from old bubble wrap, grocery bags, pillowcases and toilet paper rolls.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2024
Then Jason — clad in Cincinnati red from his hat to his short shorts — loaded up a metal cannon before shooting a wrap straight into the crowd.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
And that’s a wrap for Buffett-palooza — except, perhaps, for Paul McCartney, who looks like his night is just getting started.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
After production wraps, Tori Kelly has a late-night sit-down with Billboard to talk about her experience of mentoring half of the season 22 contestants.
—Fred Bronson, Billboard, 5 Apr. 2024
Demolition and construction is expected to begin sometime next year and wrap by late 2026.
—Rebecca San Juan, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2024
The mansion, modeled after the iconic Disneyland attraction, intentionally dons a striking exterior resemblance to the ride that dates back to 1969, right down to the cast iron detailing and signature wrap around porch.
—Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2024
Leftover cheesy asparagus makes an excellent addition to sandwiches, wraps, and salads.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 26 Mar. 2024
Since there are a variety of ways to wear the wrap, caregivers can find the best and most comfortable fit for baby-wearing.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024
Adjective
Though, our personal favorite is this wrap knee-length sweater dress that comes in three neutral colors and can be dressed up (with some nice booties and a wool peacoat) or down (with a pair of white sneakers).
—Melanie Curry, Glamour, 26 Dec. 2023
The Lakers sported athletic tape around their wrists with the word ‘redemption’ emblazoned across the pre-wrap.
—Cam Kerry, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Nov. 2022
Worn as a single long necklace, wrapped into a choker style or a multi-wrap bracelet, or even strung around the hips as a belt, the piece is bound to strike a chord.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 14 Nov. 2022
Wrap cheese in waxed paper and store in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
—Molly Kimball, NOLA.com, 29 Aug. 2017
Wrap pencil with washi tape keeping it as tight as possible.
—Sarah Newell, Seventeen, 9 Aug. 2017
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wrap
1 of 2 verb
wrapped; wrapping
1
a
: to cover especially by winding or folding
wrap a baby in a blanket
b
: to enclose and prepare (as for transportation or storage)
wrap a package
c
: embrace entry 1 sense 1
wrapped her in my arms
d
: to coil, fold, or draw about something
wrap a rubber band around the sticks
2
3
: to finish filming or recording
wrap a movie
wrap
2 of 2 noun1
a
: a covering that encloses something : wrapper
b
: material for wrapping
plastic wrap
2
: an article of clothing that may be wrapped around a person
especially
: a warm loose outer garment (as a coat or shawl)
3
plural
: secrecy sense 2
a plan kept under wraps
4
: the completion of a schedule or session for filming or recording
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