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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The wrappers — enterprises that took an open-source model, added a user interface, and called it a product — will disappear first.
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Judah Taub, semafor.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Whoever could collect the most soup wrappers in a district in Canada would go to New York City for three days.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
The pink and purple bag is adorned with hearts, and inside you’ll find white chocolate truffles beneath shiny pink wrappers.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2026
Prepared Frozen Foods Dumplings and gyoza are typically flash-frozen after shaping and should be cooked straight from frozen; thawing softens the wrappers and compromises texture.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
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Judah Taub, semafor.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Whoever could collect the most soup wrappers in a district in Canada would go to New York City for three days.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
The pink and purple bag is adorned with hearts, and inside you’ll find white chocolate truffles beneath shiny pink wrappers.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2026
Prepared Frozen Foods Dumplings and gyoza are typically flash-frozen after shaping and should be cooked straight from frozen; thawing softens the wrappers and compromises texture.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Wrapper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wrapper. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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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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