Word of the Day: Wrap
When covering or protecting something, you can use the word “wrap.”
Americans often use this word when describing gifts covered with paper:
- Look at this beautifully wrapped gift.
- It’s covered with wrapping paper.
- He can’t wait to unwrap his presents.(unwrap = to remove the covering of something)
We also use the word “wrap” for food or other things that need to be covered:
- This candy is wrapped in plastic. You have to take the wrapper off before you eat it.
- If we don’t use all of this meat, we’ll have to wrap it up and put it back in the refrigerator.
People wrap themselves when they get cold:
- She has wrapped herself in a blanket to keep warm.
- The nurse wrapped this newborn baby in a blanket.
- She wrapped a scarf around her neck because it’s cold outside.
People also wrap parts of their body when they are injured or want to protect themselves from injury:
- He’s wrapping a bandage around his knee.
Essential English Dictionary
Visit the Popular English Words Beginning with W page to see the list of all words starting with letter W. For seeing the HiCafe dictionary, visit the Popular English Words with Meaning page.
