wrapper

Definition

Something that is wrapped around something else as a cover or protection: a wrapping.

Etymology

From Middle English wrappere, equivalent to wrap + -er.

Example Sentences

• "Messy trains are horrible, but you can sort of understand passengers leaving their sandwich wrappers and paper cups if there is nowhere to dispose of them."
• "Please to examine, at your leisure, the inner linings of the cuff of his left sleeve, and the several little packages which may be found in the somewhat capacious pockets of his embroidered morning wrapper."
• "It was eight o'clock to-morrow evening when I buckled up my travelling writing-desk in its leather case, paid my Bill, and got on my warm coats and wrappers."