Pronunciation

/rəp/

Definitions

Noun

• A type of packaging material, typically plastic or paper, used to cover or secure items, often with an adhesive strip.
• The act of completely covering or enclosing something, usually by folding or bending.
• A manner or style of presenting information or ideas.
• (informal) A person’s outer appearance or style.

Verb

• To cover or fasten something using a wrapping material.
• To prepare or package something, typically food, for transport or storage.
• To present or express something in a particular way, as in a story or performance.

Phrases

• “Wrap a gift” means to cover a present with a decorative wrapper.
• “Food wrap” refers to eco-friendly alternatives to plastic wrap, like beeswax wraps.
• “Wrap up” can mean to finish a task or discussion, or to bundle something securely.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She carefully wrapped the fragile vase in bubble wrap before sending it.”
• Verb: “I’ll wrap the sandwiches in foil to keep them fresh until lunchtime.”
• Verb: “The presentation wrapped up with a lively Q&A session.”

Synonyms

• Cover
• Enwrap
• Shield
• Conceal
• Package

Antonyms

• Unwrap
• Bare
• Expose
• Uncover