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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After making the cake, simply wrap it in cheesecloth and plastic wrap, then store it in a cool, dark place (that’s not your fridge) for two to three days. — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026 Tightly cover bowl with plastic wrap and let dough sit in a warm spot until puffy, about 45 minutes. — Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026 Two flat surfaces can stick together by suction—think plastic wrap against glass—but the texture allows air to flow between the tank and the LPU, so the film can release more gently from the edges. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026 Loosely cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator at least 4 hours, up to overnight, to set. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 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 1 Nov. 2026.

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