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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Press a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap against the surface of the sauce to prevent a skin from forming and set aside until ready to use.
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Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2025
To freeze, wrap each doughnut individually in plastic wrap, then place into a freezer-safe airtight container or zip-top bag to store for up to three months.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2025
Put pastry cream in glass dish and cover directly with plastic wrap (to avoid film developing on top) and let cool.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Dec. 2025
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for an hour.
—Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2025
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Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2025
To freeze, wrap each doughnut individually in plastic wrap, then place into a freezer-safe airtight container or zip-top bag to store for up to three months.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2025
Put pastry cream in glass dish and cover directly with plastic wrap (to avoid film developing on top) and let cool.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Dec. 2025
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for an hour.
—Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2025
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“Plastic wrap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plastic%20wrap. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.
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