plastic wrap

noun

US
: thin, clear plastic that is used to wrap food or to cover containers that have food in them

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Gently spray the surface with water to fix the seeds in place, then cover with clear plastic wrap or a plastic shell to maintain humidity. — Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026 Place potatoes and 2 tablespoons water in a medium-size microwavable bowl; cover with plastic wrap. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026 Propping Up Plastic Wrap Keep plastic wrap from sticking to the top of a frosted cake by creating a tiny framework with toothpicks. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 9 Sep. 2026 Turn the dough to coat it, then cover the container with plastic wrap or its container lid. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plastic wrap

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“Plastic wrap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plastic%20wrap. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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