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

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

From Salon

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.

From Salon

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

From NewsForKids.net

Mr Botero’s firm, an “innovation company”, has designed the paint to be removable – once dry, you can peel it off like plastic wrap.

From BBC

But with four games to go in the regular season, and the Dodgers’ division lead back up to three games, they can get the champagne bottles and plastic wrap ready.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• cellophane