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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Cover the container loosely with plastic wrap or a plastic bag to hold in moisture.
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Holly McNamara, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
Some tricks to slow down ripening and prevent bruising include separating bananas from the bunch, hanging them from a hook, and wrapping their stems in plastic wrap to prevent the release of ethylene gas.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
After placing the chicken between sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap, use a meat mallet or rolling pin to help flatten the chicken to a uniform thickness.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
After mixing, cover tightly with plastic wrap and chill.
—Aran Goyoaga, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Mar. 2026
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Holly McNamara, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
Some tricks to slow down ripening and prevent bruising include separating bananas from the bunch, hanging them from a hook, and wrapping their stems in plastic wrap to prevent the release of ethylene gas.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
After placing the chicken between sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap, use a meat mallet or rolling pin to help flatten the chicken to a uniform thickness.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
After mixing, cover tightly with plastic wrap and chill.
—Aran Goyoaga, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Mar. 2026
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“Plastic wrap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plastic%20wrap. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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