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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If the paste-rinse-repeat method isn’t getting the job done, apply another layer of paste and cover the area with plastic wrap. Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026 One grandfather sold paper goods — boxes, plastic wrap — to the Jewish bakeries of New York. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026 Place, cut side up, in prepared muffin cups and cover loosely with plastic wrap. Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026 If freezing, wrap the bread in a double layer of plastic wrap, followed by a layer of foil to keep it fresh and prevent freezer burn. Martha Stewart, 30 July 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 11 Aug. 2026.

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