wax paper

noun

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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 Cut it into individual pieces and place them in a freezer-safe container or freezer bag; if stacking pieces, arrange wax paper or parchment paper between layers. Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2025 Dip the apples top-down into the candy melts, set them on wax paper, and cover them with sprinkles. Kimberly Stoney, Parents, 19 Mar. 2025 State police had the Infiniti towed and, while looking for the vehicle identification number, saw wax paper bundles that were suspected to contain fentanyl, according to the warrant affidavit. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 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 5 Jun. 2025.

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