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Word

wrapped

US/ˈɹæpt/

UK/ɹˈæpt/

Definitions

01covered or packed

A2 · Elementary

v. covered something by folding paper, cloth, or plastic around it.

v. the past tense and past participle of 'wrap', indicating the action of enclosing an object in a covering.

“He wrapped the gift in colorful paper before the party started.”

“The delicate artifacts were carefully wrapped in acid-free tissue paper to prevent any degradation during the long journey to the metropolitan museum.”

Antonyms

unwrappedopened

02finished a task

B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal

v. finished a job, a meeting, or a film scene.

v. to conclude a period of activity, particularly in film production or business meetings; often used with 'up'.

“We wrapped the meeting early so everyone could go home.”

“The director finally wrapped the final scene at three in the morning, much to the relief of the exhausted cast and crew.”

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03enclosed in paper

A2 · Elementary

adj. describes something that is already covered in a protective layer.

adj. functioning as a participial adjective to describe an object encased in a wrapping or protective covering.

“The store sells individually wrapped candies near the checkout.”

“The sterile, wrapped instruments remained on the tray until the surgeon was ready to begin the procedure.”

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04year-end summary

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Computing Informal

n. a summary of what you did on an app or website during the year.

n. a feature on digital platforms that provides a personalized summary of a user's annual activity based on logged data.

“I shared my music wrapped on social media to show my favorite songs.”

“Every December, users eagerly anticipate their annual wrapped, which highlights their most-streamed artists and listening habits over the past twelve months.”

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Etymology

From Spotify Wrapped, launched in 2016, which popularised the concept.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Exam level
CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
Frequency
Common
Level
A2 · Elementary
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