giftwrapping

[ gift-rap-ing ]
/ ˈgɪftˌræp ɪŋ /
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noun

decorative paper, ribbon, etc., for wrapping objects to be presented as gifts.

Origin of giftwrapping

First recorded in 1945–50; gift + wrapping

Words nearby giftwrapping

gift-wrap, giftable, gifted, giftware, giftwrap, giftwrapping, gifu, gig, gig economy, gig mill, gig-lamps

Definition for giftwrapping (2 of 2)

gift-wrap

or gift·wrap

[ gift-rap ]
/ ˈgɪftˌræp /

verb (used with object), gift-wrapped or gift-wrapt, gift-wrap·ping.

to wrap (something), as a package, with decorative paper, ribbon, etc., for presentation as a gift.

noun

giftwrapping.

Origin of gift-wrap

First recorded in 1935–40

OTHER WORDS FROM gift-wrap

gift-wrap·per, noun

Words related to giftwrapping

drape, hide, swaddle, swathe, shroud, immerse, cover, cloak, bundle, sheathe, fold, enclose, bandage, bind, clothe, pack, encase, encircle, twine, enfold