buy some gift wrap

[Bhikkhu1991a]

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #793 "'Pack' & 'Wrap' Common Usages (2)", question 3

I have to buy some gift ......... before I can give her the present. I think I want to get some pretty, feminine paper.

(a) package
(b) packet
(c) wrap
(d) wrapper

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #793 "'Pack' & 'Wrap' Common Usages (2)", answer 3

I have to buy some gift wrap before I can give her the present. I think I want to get some pretty, feminine paper.

Correct answer: (c) wrap
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Hello,

What is the difference between a gift wrap and a gift wrapper?

According to Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary, they are similar, aren't they?

wrapper noun /ˈræp.ər//-ɚ/ [C]
• a piece of paper, plastic or other material which covers and protects something--http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/british/wrapper

wrap noun ( COVERING ) /ræp/
[U] material which is used to cover or protect objects--http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/british/wrap_2

Thank you.

Best wishes,
Bhikkhu1991a.

[Mister Micawber]

'Gift wrap' is a set phrase, Bhikkhu.
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