aluminum foil

noun

: thin aluminum sheeting used especially to cover and wrap food

Examples of aluminum foil in a Sentence

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Cover dish tightly with aluminum foil. Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026 Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 8 Mar. 2026 It is used to make liquid shellac, a brush-on colorant and wood finish, and is found in shampoos, aluminum foil and lipstick. Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026 Repeat the steps above and then line the bottom of your oven with aluminum foil to catch oil drips. Kendall Bettle, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Mar. 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 17 Mar. 2026.

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