paper wrapper

Disposable outer layer

A paper wrapper is a sheet of paper used to enclose or cover something—typically food, merchandise, or publications.

Candy bars come in paper wrappers, and magazines are mailed in paper wrappers to protect them.

The term distinguishes from plastic or foil alternatives: The bakery switched to paper wrappers for environmental reasons.

Related

packaging · foil · sleeve · parchment · covering · candy · candy bar · gift · bundle · crumple · tear · fold · envelope · liner · grease stain · butcher · butcher shop · deli

Categories
Opposites
material composition

paper wrapperplastic bag

Thin film carrier

plastic packaging · aluminum foil · foil wrapper · shrink wrap · leather pouch

disposability/reusability

paper wrapperTupperware

Plastic kitchen storage brand

reusable bag · storage container · glass jar · lunch box · metal tin

environmental profile

paper wrappersingle-use plastic

Petroleum product meant for discard

Family

paper, wrapper, papers, papered, papering, papery, paperwork, paperback, wrap

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