aluminum foil

noun

: thin aluminum sheeting used especially to cover and wrap food

Examples of aluminum foil in a Sentence

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Consider using heavy-duty aluminum foil for recipes requiring higher oven temperatures, like 450 degrees, to ensure safety and efficacy. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026 Place it on a sheet of aluminum foil and drizzle on 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026 During a search of the vehicle, police found five fentanyl pills, baggies and aluminum foil wrappers containing the drug, according to the statement. Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Feb. 2026 To clean candle jars in bulk, preheat an oven to 200°F, place candle jars on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil, let the jars warm for 15 minutes, and pour the heated wax into a throwaway cup while wearing oven mitts. Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 31 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 7 Mar. 2026.

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