plastic wrap

noun

1. a very thin, transparent sheet of plastic, usually packaged in rolls and often having the ability to cling to other substances, used especially to wrap and store food and for microwave cooking.

Example Sentences

Roll the dough into a ball on a board sprinkled with flour, then wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

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Some strategies, like sealing windows with plastic wrap in the winter, might provide comfort by eliminating drafts, but it’s “not necessarily going to noticeably, significantly lower your energy bills,” Kresowik said.

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Cover it loosely — plastic wrap is fine, but if you’re a foil person, don’t let it touch the cream.

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For everything else, just portion into your tray, cover with a bit of parchment or plastic wrap if you’re feeling fancy, and once frozen, pop the cubes into a zip-top bag for long-term storage.

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In 2021, his wife allowed Mr. Rush to wrap her in plastic wrap to set a new record.

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