wax paper

American  

[waks pey-per] / ˈwæks ˌpeɪ pər /

Also waxed paper

noun

1. a whitish, translucent paper made moistureproof by a paraffin coating, used especially to wrap or prepare food.

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wax paper British  

noun

1. paper treated or coated with wax or paraffin to make it waterproof

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Etymology

Origin of wax paper

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

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wax paper

Once fully chilled, you can remove from the tea towels and wrap in wax paper.

From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2023

Let the shallots cool, then wrap tightly in a small piece of parchment paper or wax paper.

From Washington Times ● May 24, 2023

The most repeated item was the Botan Rice Candy — it’s kind of a jelly square, but it’s wrapped in this see-through paper that’s edible, and then that’s wrapped in a wax paper.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 5, 2022

Even with parchment or wax paper pressed on top, it can start to crystallize.

From Washington Post ● Jun. 24, 2022

Once Papa left for work, Roberto rolled the tacos while I wrapped them in wax paper and put them in lunch bags.

From "The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child" by Francisco Jiménez