Wrappings

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. Materials such as paper, cloth, or plastic used to cover or enclose an object for protection or presentation
2. Substances applied to surround or encase items to safeguard them or enhance their appearance
3. Coverings made from fabric, paper, or other materials designed to enclose or protect contents

Etymology: "Wrappings" is the plural of "wrapping," and it is the form of a word that in Middle English was built from "wrap" with the suffix "-ing." The noun "wrapping" traces to Middle English "wrappinge" and "wrappynge," which were formed on the verb "wrap," so the noun records the activity of wrapping before it named the covering itself. The verb "wrap" is the older element here, and the suffix "-ing" simply turned the action into a thing. The plural "wrappings" therefore refers to several such coverings, usually the paper, cloth, or film that encloses a parcel or product.

Synonyms: packaging, covers, envelopes, coatings, sheaths