gift wrap — decorative paper used to wrap presents
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: decorative paper used to wrap presents
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡɪft ræp/
Example Sentences
- My mom is a gift wrap ninja - she can make even a toothbrush look like a luxury item!
- The store offers free gift wrap during the holiday season.
- I spent more on gift wrap than on the actual present - priorities!
gift wrap
NOUN[/ɡɪft ræp/]
decorative paper used to wrap presents
decorative paper used to wrap presents
The gift wrap snaps back like a trap!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Gift wrap is a modern compound combining two etymologically distinct words. 'Gift' derives from Old Norse 'gipt' (to give), entering Middle English through Scandinavian contact. 'Wrap' comes from Middle English 'wrappen' (to cover or bind), likely of Scandinavian origin as well, ultimately meaning to enclose or package.
Breakdown
gift (Old Norse 'gipt', meaning to give or a present) + wrap (Middle English 'wrappen', meaning to cover or enclose). The compound functions as a noun-verb construction describing decorative paper or the act of covering a present with ornamental packaging.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom is a gift wrap ninja - she can make even a toothbrush look like a luxury item!”
“The store offers free gift wrap during the holiday season.”
“I spent more on gift wrap than on the actual present - priorities!”
“Please gift wrap this book for my sister's birthday.”
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