waxed paper
noun
: paper coated or treated with wax to make it resistant to water and grease and used especially as a wrapping
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Roll each section of dough into a log, using the waxed paper to form a tight casing.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2025
It’s long been known for burgers, fries, onion rings and other crispy delights served in plastic baskets with waxed paper.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2025
Let the bowl rest, covered with waxed paper, so the pecans soak in the bourbon, about 30 minutes.
—Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 31 July 2025
Using the waxed paper as a brace, start rolling up the loaf starting with the edge closest to you.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2025
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2025
It’s long been known for burgers, fries, onion rings and other crispy delights served in plastic baskets with waxed paper.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2025
Let the bowl rest, covered with waxed paper, so the pecans soak in the bourbon, about 30 minutes.
—Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 31 July 2025
Using the waxed paper as a brace, start rolling up the loaf starting with the edge closest to you.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for waxed paper
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“Waxed paper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waxed%20paper. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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