shrinkwrap
/ˈʃrɪŋkˌræp/
noun
- A plastic wrapping that shrinks tightly around an object when heated, used to protect or seal products.
- We removed the shrinkwrap from the new board game before playing.
- The DVD came in a tight layer of shrinkwrap.
- The store uses shrinkwrap to keep food fresh on the shelves.
verb
- To wrap something in shrinkwrap.
- The factory workers shrinkwrap each box before shipping.
- They shrinkwrapped the pallet of goods for the long journey.
- I need to shrinkwrap these books to protect them from dust.