saran

American  

[suh-ran] / səˈræn /

noun

1. 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.

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saran British  

/ səˈræn /

noun

1. 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

"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

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

From BBC

"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

She’s unwrapping more of the saran, but I put out a hand to stop her.

From Literature

My OB told me the previous scar hadn't let my uterus stretch properly and it was as much thinner than normal for full-term as saran wrap is thinner than a styrofoam cup.

From New York Times