wax paper

noun

Examples of wax paper in a Sentence

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These sound like guys who show up with a thermos, and a sandwich wrapped in wax paper. Mark Glende, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2026 Alongside materials like wax paper and plastic wrap, aluminum foil is one of the biggest kitchen staples. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026 In the late 1980s cards were sold at almost every convenience store, grocery store, and book store under the sun in packs made from wax paper. Corey Merriman, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026 Just place them in a resealable plastic bag (or wrap them in wax paper and twist the ends to seal) to keep them dry. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 3 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wax paper

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1844, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wax paper was circa 1844

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“Wax paper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wax%20paper. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.

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