1
: that in which something is wrapped: such as
a
: a tobacco leaf used for the outside covering especially of cigars
b(1)
(2)
: the paper cover of a book not bound in boards
c
: a paper wrapped around a newspaper or magazine in the mail
2
: one that wraps
3
: an article of clothing worn wrapped around the body
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Aside from some plastic wrappers, Veestro’s meals come in streamlined, recyclable cardboard boxes.
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PCMAG, 16 Apr. 2024
Inside his home, authorities allegedly found a condom wrapper, a bottle of liquor and a box of condoms.
—Louis Casiano, Fox News, 9 Apr. 2024
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PCMAG, 16 Apr. 2024
Inside his home, authorities allegedly found a condom wrapper, a bottle of liquor and a box of condoms.
—Louis Casiano, Fox News, 9 Apr. 2024
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“Wrapper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wrapper. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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wrapper
noun
wrap·per
ˈrap-ər 
1
: a covering or enclosure for something
2
: one that wraps
3
: a garment worn wrapped around the body
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