present-wrapping time

noun
UK /ˈprez.ənt ˈræp.ɪŋ taɪm/
US /ˈprez.ənt ˈræp.ɪŋ taɪm/

Present-wrapping time is the time when you put pretty paper around gifts.

After we bought the toys, it was present-wrapping time at home.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The part of a party when gifts are wrapped before being given out.

The kids helped with present-wrapping time before the birthday party.

3. A scheduled moment for wrapping presents, often during holidays.

Present-wrapping time starts right after dinner on Christmas Eve.

4. The busy period when many gifts must be wrapped.

It was present-wrapping time all afternoon at the charity drive.