wax paper

noun

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Lining the tops of cabinets with removable paper, such as newspaper, brown paper from paper bags or wax paper, is an easy way to keep cabinet tops clean. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2025 The napkin under my gin martini had a poodle in the bottom right corner, and when the dessert cart came, it was done up with petit-fours and truffles arranged on what looked to be wax paper with sketches of purple poodles. Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2025 This rule is based on the reaction of wax paper to heat. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025 Wrap in wax paper or plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm, up to overnight. The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 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 1 Jul. 2025.

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