aluminum foil

noun

: thin aluminum sheeting used especially to cover and wrap food

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Most felines don't like the feeling of sticky tape, aluminum foil, or spiky plastic mats on their paws. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026 To make this dish in advance, prepare it as directed, cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze up to 3 months (add a layer of aluminum foil when freezing). Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 22 Jan. 2026 Line one or two baking sheets with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Dallas Morning News, 18 Jan. 2026 Mirrors or even aluminum foil near your houseplants also reflect light to plant leaves. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aluminum foil

Word History

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aluminum foil was in 1858

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“Aluminum foil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aluminum%20foil. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.

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