Wrapping is the act of covering something by folding paper, cloth, or other material around it. When you wrap a birthday present, you carefully fold colorful paper around the box and secure it with tape, often adding a ribbon or bow. The goal is to conceal what's inside and make the gift look attractive and special.

The word can also describe any material that covers or encloses something. Plastic wrap clings to food containers to keep them fresh. Bubble wrap cushions fragile items during shipping. A wrapper is the paper or foil around a candy bar or piece of gum.

Beyond physical objects, wrapping can mean finishing something up. When a movie director yells “That's a wrap!” at the end of filming, it means they're done. When you're wrapping up your homework, you're completing the final problems.

The physical act of wrapping requires careful attention: you need to measure enough paper to cover the object, fold the edges neatly, and secure everything so it doesn't come undone. Some people take pride in wrapping presents beautifully with crisp corners and elegant bows, while others favor the crumpled-paper-and-excessive-tape approach. Either way works, as long as the gift inside stays hidden until the right moment.