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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Chill and Serve Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator. Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2026 To slow this process, press a piece of plastic wrap directly against the cut surface of the avocado so there’s as little air trapped as possible, then store in an airtight food storage container. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 12 July 2026 Press plastic wrap onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 10 July 2026 Musubi are almost always tightly bundled in plastic wrap, ready to move. USA Today, 10 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 22 Jul. 2026.

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