cellophane
noun
a transparent, paperlike product of viscose, impervious to moisture, germs, etc., used to wrap and package food, tobacco, etc.
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Cellophanenouna flexible thin transparent sheeting made from wood pulp and used as a moisture-proof wrapping
cellophane
American
[sel-uh-fayn]
/ ˈsɛl əˌfeɪn /
noun
adjective
Cellophane
British
/ ˈsɛləˌfeɪn /
noun
Etymology
Origin of cellophane
First recorded in 1910–15; formerly trademark
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A spokesperson for Kingston Council said current regulations restricted plastic fencing and visitors were asked to remove cellophane wrappers from flowers.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026
Both of her arms were covered in freshly-inked tattoos, her left arm still wrapped in glistening cellophane.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2025
"There are two Elizabeth Taylors . . . One is flesh and blood, and one is cellophane."
From Salon ● Aug. 3, 2024
What began with cellophane in the 1930s picked up speed with the rise of plastic clamshells in the 1980s and bagged salads in the 1990s.
From New York Times ● Apr. 2, 2024
It wasn’t wrapped in cellophane, like the ones you buy in the box.
From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman
Before the poster shop, Steve was a founder in 1972 of the original Cellophane Square in the U District.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 12, 2020
One of the album's key tracks, The Greatest, also featured in critics' top 10 songs of the year, alongside Lil Nas X's country-rap crossover Old Town Road and FKA Twigs' devastating ballad Cellophane.
From BBC ● Dec. 20, 2019
She knew that she wanted to pole dance for the video for Cellophane and it took her six months of training to get strong enough to do it.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 28, 2019
I was perfectly charmed by his "Mr. Cellophane" Broadway piece, given the fact that he was dancing with a partner -- but not really.
From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2010
A compact affair not much bigger than a portable radio, it makes records on Cellophane tape.
From Time Magazine Archive
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