wax paper

noun

Examples of wax paper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web That person spreads the starter onto wax paper, dries it out and then breaks it into pieces and grinds them up into a grainy mixture to mail prospective bakers. Denver Post, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2024 Using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 13x9x2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Amy Huschka, Detroit Free Press, 27 Feb. 2024 Use wax paper to wrap the soap, secure it with baker's twine and embellish with a sprig of rosemary and/or a cinnamon stick for a rustic, wintery charm. Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2024 Spread on lightly greased (with cooking spray) wax paper, and cool 20 minutes. Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2023 Place wax paper or plastic wrap directly on surface of mixture to prevent a film from forming, and chill 4 hours. Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2023 To store individual football brownies in the freezer, layer them in an airtight container with parchment or wax paper between layers to prevent sticking. Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2023 Spoon out pralines: Quickly drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto wax paper, and let stand until firm (10 to 15 minutes). Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2023 Quickly drop spoonfuls onto wax paper; let stand until firm. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2023

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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 28 Mar. 2024.

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