saran

American

[suh-ran] / səˈræn /

noun

a thermoplastic copolymer of vinylidene chloride and usually small amounts of vinyl chloride or acrylonitrile: used as a fiber, for packaging, and for making acid-resistant pipe.

saran British

/ səˈræn /

noun

any one of a class of thermoplastic resins based on vinylidene chloride, used in fibres, moulded articles, and coatings

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Etymology

Origin of saran

An Americanism dating back to 1935–40; formerly trademark

Example Sentences

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The science may be as thin as Saran Wrap, but the drama is real.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

"Our club has successfully completed the transfer of N'Golo Kante, a prominent figure in world football," Fenerbahce president Sadettin Saran said.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

Mr Saran says that the naan offers a message on belonging and the Indian identity.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

Because of California’s economic heft, the two new laws are likely the most significant in a spate of recent state-level efforts to regulate private-equity medical deals, Saran said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 13, 2025

He had a small box over his head, with a Saran Wrap-covered opening shaped like a TV screen to look out through.

From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder

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