wax paper

noun

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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 Remove the pot from the heat and place the dough on wax paper to cool. Sherri Gordon, Parents, 20 Jan. 2026 Creating Your Cookie-Cutter Candles First, place your cookie cutters on a tray covered with wax paper. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025 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 18 Mar. 2026.

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