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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Wrap each slice tightly with plastic wrap to prevent air exposure, then transfer to freezer bags or airtight containers to prevent freezer burn. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2026 Propping Up Plastic Wrap Keep plastic wrap from sticking to the top of a frosted cake by creating a tiny framework with toothpicks. Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 9 Sep. 2026 Turn the dough to coat it, then cover the container with plastic wrap or its container lid. ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026 Transfer to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap to prevent discoloring. Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 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 19 Sep. 2026.

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