1
: that in which something is wrapped: such as
a
: a tobacco leaf used for the outside covering especially of cigars
b(1)
(2)
: the paper cover of a book not bound in boards
c
: a paper wrapped around a newspaper or magazine in the mail
2
: one that wraps
3
: an article of clothing worn wrapped around the body
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Buying candy in bulk also reduces the number of individual wrappers making their way to landfills, according to Keep America Beautiful.
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, the wrapper—the thin sheet of dough that encloses the filling—contains carbohydrates, which provide the quick energy your body needs to tackle all the tasks on your to-do list.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 8 Oct. 2024
Remove the applicator from the wrapper and remove its cover.
—Ashley Wong, Health, 17 Oct. 2024
Smart: Vance can put an intellectual wrapper around Trump's red meat.
—Axios, 16 July 2024
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, the wrapper—the thin sheet of dough that encloses the filling—contains carbohydrates, which provide the quick energy your body needs to tackle all the tasks on your to-do list.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 8 Oct. 2024
Remove the applicator from the wrapper and remove its cover.
—Ashley Wong, Health, 17 Oct. 2024
Smart: Vance can put an intellectual wrapper around Trump's red meat.
—Axios, 16 July 2024
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“Wrapper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wrapper. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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wrapper
noun
wrap·per
ˈrap-ər 
1
: a covering or enclosure for something
2
: one that wraps
3
: a garment worn wrapped around the body
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