shrink wrap
/ˈʃrɪŋkˌræp/
verb
- To wrap something tightly in plastic film that is then heated to shrink and conform to the shape of the item.
- They shrink-wrap the meat trays at the supermarket to keep the meat fresh.
- I need to shrink-wrap these gift baskets so they look neat and professional.
- The factory will shrink-wrap each DVD case before sending them to stores.
noun
- A thin plastic film that is wrapped around an item and then heated so that it tightens and fits closely around the item, used for packaging and protection.
- The store uses shrink-wrap to keep food products fresh and secure.
- I removed the shrink-wrap from the new board game before opening the box.
- The warehouse worker applied shrink-wrap to the pallet of boxes to keep them stable during shipping.