Wrapper

Quick meaning: Wrapper is a noun meaning Something that is wrapped around something else as a cover or protection: a wrapping.

Meaning

Something that is wrapped around something else as a cover or protection: a wrapping.

More Meanings

1. An outer garment; a loose robe or dressing gown.
2. One who, or that which, wraps.
3. (object-oriented programming) A construct, such as a class or module, that serves to mediate access to another.
4. (derogatory) A startup company that sells technology that it largely does not make.

Example Sentences

We need a Perl wrapper for this C++ library.

He proved to be a remarkably efficient wrapper of parcels.

Messy trains are horrible, but you can sort of understand passengers leaving their sandwich wrappers and paper cups if there is nowhere to dispose of them.

It was eight o'clock to-morrow evening when I buckled up my travelling writing-desk in its leather case, paid my Bill, and got on my warm coats and wrappers.

Word Forms

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Synonyms for wrapper

Depending on context, synonyms include adapter, wrap, wrapping, peignoir, negligee, housecoat.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include wrap, wrapping, negligee, housecoat, peignoir, cover.

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