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noun

wrapper

RAP

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.”

noun
1
A covering used to wrap something, especially food or a package.
"He crumpled the candy wrapper and tossed it in the bin."
2
(computing) Code that provides simplified access to another piece of code or system.
"The library is just a thin wrapper around the operating system's file API."

How to use wrapper

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething used to wrap or cover another thing — physically, or in software, a simplified layer around more complex code.

Common pairings
candy wrapper API wrapper

Word forms

wrappers plural

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Etymology

From wrap plus the agent/instrument suffix "-er."

wrapper class primitive wrapper class

Rhymes for wrapper

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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.

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