wrapper
8 synonyms for wrapper, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A covering used to wrap something, especially food or a package.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
negligee
housecoat
wrapper class
primitive wrapper class
neglige
peignoir
How to use wrapper
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
candy wrapper
API wrapper
Etymology
From wrap plus the agent/instrument suffix "-er."
Full origin of wrapper →Frequently asked questions
What does “wrapper” mean?
The word “wrapper” means a covering used to wrap something, especially food or a package. In plain terms, something used to wrap or cover another thing — physically, or in software, a simplified layer around more complex code.
How do you pronounce “wrapper”?
“Wrapper” is pronounced RAP (/ˈɹæpɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “wrapper” in a sentence?
Here is “wrapper” used in a sentence: “He crumpled the candy wrapper and tossed it in the bin.”
What is another word for “wrapper”?
Words with a similar meaning to “wrapper” include wrapper class and primitive wrapper class.
What part of speech is “wrapper”?
“Wrapper” is a noun.
How many meanings does “wrapper” have?
“Wrapper” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a covering used to wrap something, especially food or a package.
