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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Transfer bell peppers to a medium bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap.
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Kamal Mouzawak, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 May 2026
Cover directly with plastic wrap and cool to room temperature or refrigerate until ready to use.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 26 May 2026
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or, preferably, overnight to let the flavor develop.
—Nancy Vienneau, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
To prevent freezer burn, fill the containers to the top and cover the surface of the stew with plastic wrap or wax paper.
—Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
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Kamal Mouzawak, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 May 2026
Cover directly with plastic wrap and cool to room temperature or refrigerate until ready to use.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 26 May 2026
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or, preferably, overnight to let the flavor develop.
—Nancy Vienneau, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
To prevent freezer burn, fill the containers to the top and cover the surface of the stew with plastic wrap or wax paper.
—Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
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“Plastic wrap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plastic%20wrap. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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