decorative wrapping

Pretty package covering

Decorative wrapping is material used to cover gifts or packages in an attractive way—wrapping paper, ribbons, bows, and similar embellishments.

The phrase emphasizes appearance over function: The box came in decorative wrapping with a gold ribbon.

It can also describe ornamental coverings on other objects, like fabric around a vase or cord around a handle.

Related

curling ribbon · package · present · gift tag · festive · shiny · crinkle · tape · scissors · curling · foil · sparkle · paper · unfold · birthday · holiday · ornamental · embellish

Opposites
aesthetic elaboration

decorative wrappingplain wrapper

Unbranded outer covering

brown paper · kraft paper · plain packaging · plain paper · butcher paper

purpose and presentation

decorative wrappingprotective packaging

Material shielding goods in shipment

packing materials · packing material · bubble wrap · shrink wrap · moving boxes

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G