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butcher paper

American  

noun

  1. heavy, moisture-resistant paper, as used for wrapping meat.


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Kwee told me I must, if nothing else, procure a roll of butcher paper.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

But I didn’t think of the border metropolis while I scarfed down yummy tacos de pollo asado and carne asada, wrapped in butcher paper as if they were a flower bouquet.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2024

In Federal Way, McCann reports, the district suggested teachers put butcher paper on the windows.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 31, 2023

John Gardner used to put butcher paper on the walls and map out his novels.

From Washington Post • Aug. 30, 2021

Lelia decorates the studio with colored butcher paper and animal posters and cutouts her students make.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee

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