wrapper

noun

Definition of wrappernext
as in package

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Recent Examples of wrapper Limited editions crank up the pressure because that same wrapper might be gone next trip. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026 Simply prepare a simple mixture of ground meat and seasonings, roll into small meatballs, place in a skillet and cover with a wonton wrapper. — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 31 Aug. 2026 The filling is wrapped in a wonton wrapper, fried and finished with caramel and powdered sugar. — Jamal Goss, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 Investigators also matched Mangione’s fingerprints to those found on a water bottle and a protein bar wrapper near the scene of the killing, authorities said. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wrapper
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrapper
  1. package
  2. envelope
  3. coating
  4. skin
Noun
  • At the top end, the Ultimate VIP Hospitality package will cost $1,150.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • In a world where packages vanish off front porches faster than snacks at a party, leaving your home's perimeter up to chance is an extreme sport nobody signed up for.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of package
Noun
  • Overhead, the enormous envelope that had held the pilot and his passengers aloft begins to lose its shape.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Wasserman Schultz acknowledged receiving the envelope in a statement posted on her social media pages.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of envelope
Noun
  • Glycol methacrylate, an industrial coating product, was released into the air Tuesday night, Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz told reporters Wednesday morning.
    — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Tooth enamel is the tough outer coating that shields your teeth from chewing, acids, temperature swings and daily wear.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of coating
Noun
  • Prepare for emotion, some skin, swearing, darkness, a primal scream and lightning.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Its exact cause is unknown, but immune-system activity, genetics and previous skin damage or irritation may play a role.
    — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of skin

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“Wrapper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrapper. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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