Meaning of "giftwrap" in the English dictionary

PRONUNCIATION OF GIFTWRAP

giftwrap  [ˈɡɪftˌræp]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GIFTWRAP

Giftwrap is a verb.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb giftwrap in English.

WHAT DOES GIFTWRAP MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Gift wrapping

Gift wrapping refers to the act of enclosing a gift in some sort of material. Wrapping paper is a kind of paper designed for gift wrapping. Gifts may also be wrapped in a box. They may be held closed with ribbon and topped with a decorative bow.

Definition of giftwrap in the English dictionary

The definition of giftwrap in the dictionary is to wrap attractively.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO GIFTWRAP

PRESENT

Present

I giftwrap

you giftwrap

he/she/it giftwraps

we giftwrap

you giftwrap

they giftwrap

Present continuous

I am giftwrapping

you are giftwrapping

he/she/it is giftwrapping

we are giftwrapping

you are giftwrapping

they are giftwrapping

Present perfect

I have giftwrapped

you have giftwrapped

he/she/it has giftwrapped

we have giftwrapped

you have giftwrapped

they have giftwrapped

Present perfect continuous

I have been giftwrapping

you have been giftwrapping

he/she/it has been giftwrapping

we have been giftwrapping

you have been giftwrapping

they have been giftwrapping

Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past

I giftwrapped

you giftwrapped

he/she/it giftwrapped

we giftwrapped

you giftwrapped

they giftwrapped

Past continuous

I was giftwrapping

you were giftwrapping

he/she/it was giftwrapping

we were giftwrapping

you were giftwrapping

they were giftwrapping

Past perfect

I had giftwrapped

you had giftwrapped

he/she/it had giftwrapped

we had giftwrapped

you had giftwrapped

they had giftwrapped

Past perfect continuous

I had been giftwrapping

you had been giftwrapping

he/she/it had been giftwrapping

we had been giftwrapping

you had been giftwrapping

they had been giftwrapping

Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future

I will giftwrap

you will giftwrap

he/she/it will giftwrap

we will giftwrap

you will giftwrap

they will giftwrap

Future continuous

I will be giftwrapping

you will be giftwrapping

he/she/it will be giftwrapping

we will be giftwrapping

you will be giftwrapping

they will be giftwrapping

Future perfect

I will have giftwrapped

you will have giftwrapped

he/she/it will have giftwrapped

we will have giftwrapped

you will have giftwrapped

they will have giftwrapped

Future perfect continuous

I will have been giftwrapping

you will have been giftwrapping

he/she/it will have been giftwrapping

we will have been giftwrapping

you will have been giftwrapping

they will have been giftwrapping

The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional

I would giftwrap

you would giftwrap

he/she/it would giftwrap

we would giftwrap

you would giftwrap

they would giftwrap

Conditional continuous

I would be giftwrapping

you would be giftwrapping

he/she/it would be giftwrapping

we would be giftwrapping

you would be giftwrapping

they would be giftwrapping

Conditional perfect

I would have giftwrap

you would have giftwrap

he/she/it would have giftwrap

we would have giftwrap

you would have giftwrap

they would have giftwrap

Conditional perfect continuous

I would have been giftwrapping

you would have been giftwrapping

he/she/it would have been giftwrapping

we would have been giftwrapping

you would have been giftwrapping

they would have been giftwrapping

Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative

you giftwrap
we let´s giftwrap
you giftwrap

The imperative is used to form commands or requests.

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

Infinitive

to giftwrap

Past participle

giftwrapped

Present Participle

giftwrapping

Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

TRANSLATION OF GIFTWRAP

Find out the translation of giftwrap to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of giftwrap from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «giftwrap» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: giftwrap
• Translator English - Spanish: papel de regalo
• English: giftwrap
• Translator English - Hindi: GIFTWRAP
• Translator English - Arabic: giftwrap
• Translator English - Russian: Подарочная Обертка
• Translator English - Portuguese: Embalagem para Presente
• Translator English - Bengali: giftwrap
• Translator English - French: giftwrap
• Translator English - Malay: Giftwrap
• Translator English - German: Geschenkpapier
• Translator English - Japanese: ロール、
• Translator English - Korean: 선물 포장
• Translator English - Javanese: Giftwrap
• Translator English - Vietnamese: giftwrap
• Translator English - Tamil: giftwrap
• Translator English - Marathi: भेटवड
• Translator English - Turkish: hediye paketi
• Translator English - Italian: giftwrap
• Translator English - Polish: giftwrap
• Translator English - Ukrainian: Подарункова Обгортка
• Translator English - Romanian: giftwrap
• Translator English - Greek: Περιτύλιγμα
• Translator English - Afrikaans: Cadeau Papier op kort
• Translator English - Swedish: giftwrap
• Translator English - Norwegian: giftwrap

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GIFTWRAP»

Discover the use of giftwrap in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to giftwrap and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

Butterfly Giftwrap Paper

Based on a design by the innovative French artist E.-A. Seguy, this dramatically beautiful giftwrap paper features orange-speckled butterflies with green-and-black wings on a deep purple background. 2 full-color 18" x 24" sheets of the same ...

E. A. Seguy, 1998

Tiffany Stained Glass Giftwrap Paper

Superb patterns from studios of great designer: "Wisteria," "Dragonfly"; a seasonal motif of red poinsettias; exotic birds against lush green foliage. Ideal wrap for any occasion.

Louis Comfort Tiffany, 1991

Renoir Paintings Giftwrap Paper

Elegant giftwrap reproduces details of 70 superb paintings by popular French Impressionist.

Pierre Auguste Renoir, 2000

Chinese Floral Giftwrap Paper: Four Different Designs on ...

Four sheets based on noted Victorian designer's masterly reproductions of authentic Chinese ornamentation and design feature dazzling full-color displays of peonies, roses, morning glories, other flowers.

Owen Jones, 1991

Bird and Flower Chintz Giftwrap Paper

Two 18" x 24" sheets display a lush setting of tree branches laden with blossoms and berries.

Burton M. Gottschalk, 1995

Arts and Crafts Design Giftwrap Paper: Four Different ...

These 4 floral motifs can be used to decorate as well as wrap gift and craft items.

Elaine Norman, 1993

Old-Time Roses Giftwrap Paper

A profusion of lovely roses — adapted from vintage illustrations — make this giftwrap ideal for Mother's Day, anniversaries, birthdays, and other occasions.

Carol Belanger Grafton, 1996

Grandmother's Flower Garden Giftwrap Paper

Two 18 x 24 sheets feature a striking floral quilt design: large hexagonal blossoms in solid colors and a profusion of calico prints — perfect for any occasion.

Myron Miller, 1996

Dinosaur Party Giftwrap Paper

Two identical 18" x 24" sheets of zany prehistoric reptiles dressed up to party come with four matching gift cards.

Christopher Santoro, 1994

Chanukah Giftwrap Paper

Brighten the holiday with Chanukah gifts wrapped in charming designs heralding this special event.

Jill Dubin, 1992

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GIFTWRAP»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term giftwrap is used in the context of the following news items.

Colourful projects with paper: Contemporary vases

We used scrapbooking paper in matching colours, but you can use anything – from wallpaper and giftwrap to Chinese newspaper, calendar ... «Women24, Jul 15»

River Town Chronicles: ' … from my cold, dead hands'

“I giftwrap them – can't do that on a screen!” “I have an intimate relationship with my books,” Lynn Handy answered, “drawing my finger across a ... «Kane County Chronicle, Jul 15»

Madison Style: A focus on fine stationery and wedding invitations

At Sarah B., the giftwrap doubles as art. Customers have framed a sheet of the bold flowered paper that costs less than $5, and it works. «Madison.com, Jun 15»

Mazars advises on sale of greeting cards firm

Swan Mill, a manufacturer of paper tableware, giftwrap and tinsel, has a turnover of more than £50m and has 250 employees in the UK and ... «BQ Live, Jun 15»

Bedfordshire giftwrap company sees 21% rise in profits

Profits rise at International Greetings, the company which owns Tom Smith crackers. Credit: Tom Smith. Bedfordshire-based gift packaging, ... «ITV News, Jun 15»

Consumer Reports: Should you pay for online giftwrap?

Overall, it is worth a few dollars to make someone special feel a little more special. Consumer Reports. Thursday, June 04, 2015. There are so many gift-giving ... «WLS-TV, Jun 15»

Wally's Party Factory

Before that, the company focused on closeouts and manufacturing giftwrap for department stores, but the success of the party supply side of the business ... «Retail Merchandiser, May 15»

Orlando Magic turning focus to the now with reported Scott Skiles …

It seemed to giftwrap the job to Scott Skiles, a coach who has been out of the league for nearly three seasons. Skiles' name was attached to the ... «Orlando Magic Daily, May 15»

Is Amazon trusting tech too much?

... from the same legal group at Amazon that brought us — no kidding — a way to guess a shopper's religion based on the giftwrap they choose. «Computerworld, Apr 15»

Amazon Could Revolutionize Energy Efficiency Tomorrow

Think of combining the rating system of Angie's List and the simplicity of Amazon's “Giftwrap this item” checkbox. Today the focus of Amazon ... «Energy Priorities Magazine, Apr 15»