gift wrap

verb

gift wrapped; gift wrapping; gift wraps

transitive verb

: to wrap (merchandise intended as a gift) decoratively

Examples of gift wrap in a Sentence

The store will gift wrap your purchases for you.
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It’s got room for up to 27 rolls of gift wrap and has two zippered pockets for bags, tags, ribbons, scissors, tape, and all your other wrapping essentials. Clint Davis, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2024 Commercial gift wraps can include glitter, which contains microplastics that pollute U.S. waters. Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Nov. 2024 Anyone would be ecstatic to rip the gift wrap off of this toothbrush for its hi-tech specs, including Bluetooth connectivity and an exclusive app that tracks and recommends improvements to brushing habits. Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 1 Oct. 2024 These items may include plates, silverware, glasses, linens, vases, napkins, table decor, party games, and conversation cards—sometimes even gift wrap supplies and last-minute gifts. Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for gift wrap 

Word History

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gift wrap was in 1936

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“Gift wrap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gift%20wrap. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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