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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"This recipe is festive and perfect to bring dessert to a holiday party or wrap in saran wrap and a bow for a delectably perfect homemade gift."

From Fox News • Dec. 13, 2021

"The black and white sort of became the saran wrap over the whole film."

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2021

"The endothelial cells get leaky, so instead of being like saran wrap, it turns into a sieve and then it allows fluid from the bloodstream to accumulate in the air spaces," Harvard's Libby said.

From Salon • Nov. 14, 2020

Instead, he’s coating his feet with Crisco and covering them in saran wrap.

From New York Times • Jul. 24, 2016

Ms. Kolbinsky peels back a bit of saran wrap and eases a few samosas out.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali

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