wrapper
Wrapper (noun) means a covering used to wrap something, especially food or a package. Example: “He crumpled the candy wrapper and tossed it in the bin.”
How to use wrapper
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething used to wrap or cover another thing — physically, or in software, a simplified layer around more complex code.
Word forms
wrappers plural
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
He crumpled the candy _____ and tossed it in the bin.
Etymology
From wrap plus the agent/instrument suffix "-er."
Synonyms
View more →Rhymes for wrapper
See all rhymes for 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.