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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Remove the plastic wrap, rinse, and gently scrub the spot with a soft cloth.
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Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2025
Overlap 2 sheets of plastic wrap on a work surface to make a large rectangle.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for an hour.
—Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2025
Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 2 days.
—CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
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Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2025
Overlap 2 sheets of plastic wrap on a work surface to make a large rectangle.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for an hour.
—Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2025
Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 2 days.
—CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
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“Plastic wrap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plastic%20wrap. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.
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