wax paper
or waxed pa·per
[ waks-pey-per or wakst-pey-per ]
/ ˈwæks ˌpeɪ pər or ˈwækst ˈpeɪ pər /
noun
a whitish, translucent wrapping paper made moistureproof by a paraffin coating.
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Origin of wax paper
First recorded in1835–45
Words nearby wax paper
wax light, wax moth, wax museum, wax myrtle, wax palm, wax paper, wax plant, wax tablet, wax tree, waxwing, waxwork
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Example sentences from the Web for wax paper
Margy was, however, quite as pleased with the wax-paper cups as Mun Bun was.
Six Little Bunkers at Cowboy Jack's|Laura Lee HopeLester stood among them, eating a churro in a piece of wax-paper.
Makers|Cory DoctorowJust wrap the dough in wax-paper so that it does not dry out.
Mrs. Wilson's Cook Book|Mary A. WilsonI have not tried it for developing in the wax-paper or other paper process.
British Dictionary definitions for wax paper
wax paper
noun
paper treated or coated with wax or paraffin to make it waterproof
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