Words / B1

RAP-ing-payp-uh/ˈræpɪŋ ˌpeɪpə/

Wrapping paper (id: wrapping-paper) is decorated paper used to wrap presents (often uncountable). Tissue paper is thinner; brown paper is plain. Recycling: wrapping paper goes in if the glitter-free sign is up.

Meaning

Decorated paper used to wrap presents (often uncountable).

Examples

• “Wrapping paper goes in the recycling if the glitter-free sign is up.”
• “Wrapping paper for the Christmas post still needs a named parcel, not only a tag.”

Good to know

wrapping paper (often uncountable). Contrast: tissue paper / brown paper. Presents / recycling. Mix-up: wrapping is the job or the covering.

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