How to Use wrapping in a Sentence

wrapping

noun
  • She tore the wrapping off the present.
  • Some of the mummy's wrappings had been removed.
  • Or just send a card or some fruit, which comes in its own wrapping.
    — John Hodgman, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2023
  • To make the most out of your cheese, make sure to use the right wrapping.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 30 June 2026
  • To make the most out of your cheese, make sure to use the right wrapping.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
  • The same goes for your wrapping supplies.
    — Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Then, repackage the gift in a new box, with new wrappings and a new box.
    — Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2024
  • If the ends of the wrapping paper are too long for your box, trim them down.
    — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 18 Dec. 2020
  • If they’re already wrapped, leave the wrapping on, or just put them in naked and loose.
    — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 8 Dec. 2021
  • Don't forget to stop by the gift wrapping station on your way out.
    — Anchorage Daily News, 27 Nov. 2019
  • Roll the gift to the end of the wrapping paper and tape the other end down.
    — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 28 Nov. 2022
  • The worst things at the canteen are the cheese wrapping and yogurt pots.
    — Jenni Marsh, CNN, 7 June 2018
  • There’s also free gift wrapping.
    — Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
  • This wrapping guide will walk you through different ways to wrap a present.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025
  • The walls are plastered in red plaid and snowflake wrapping paper.
    — Washington Post, 16 Dec. 2021
  • Remove any burlap wrapping and extra mulch from the tree’s base.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Face painting, gift wrapping and a bike raffle were all set up and ready to go.
    — Sarah Keller, cleveland, 16 Dec. 2019
  • Put your work or present wrapping aside for a few minutes and dig into these awards.
    — Andy Nesbitt, For The Win, 23 Dec. 2019
  • The wrapping sheet has enough to do this job with 23 square units leftover.
    — Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 8 Dec. 2020
  • One of the pictures in the post shows wrappings around all four of Olaf's paws.
    — Jordan Culver, USA TODAY, 3 July 2018
  • Ribbon, velvet, leather, even the ties from old gift wrapping will do the trick.
    — Amber Rambharose, Glamour, 21 Jan. 2018
  • Use it to wrap up your leftovers and rinse it in cold water for a wrap that keeps on wrapping.
    — Nena Farrell, WIRED, 12 July 2023
  • Zeus goes for the more pleasing wrapping and ends up with inedible bones.
    — James Folta, Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
  • If the wrapping paper has a design, the bow is solid.
    — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Simply add a ribbon to the chic linen box — no wrapping required.
    — Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2022
  • And the compartment in the pack is long enough to hold all your wrapping paper, too!
    — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2022
  • Take it even further with a white tree skirt and presents in white wrapping paper or boxes.
    — Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 16 Nov. 2022
  • Yes, there was gift wrapping, but the evening wound up more as a casual hangout.
    — Emily Teel, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2021
  • First, remove any and all wrappings or container around the root ball.
    — Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Apr. 2023
  • Throw some wrapping paper on that one, and bring it with you to brunch on Sunday.
    — New York Times, 10 May 2018

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