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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The defense then proceeded to gift wrap 14 more points to the offense. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026 Wrap Gifts Instead of buying a roll of gift wrap, consider wrapping a gift with a cloth napkin. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 May 2026 The organizing pro recommends an over-the-door rack that can be customized to fit your needs, whether for shoes, gift wrap, laundry supplies, or toiletries. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2026 The Mall of America's premier gift wrap location is the Paper Source. — Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gift wrap

Word History

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of gift wrap was in 1936

Rhymes for gift wrap

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“Gift wrap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gift%20wrap. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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