wax paper

or waxed pa·per

[waks pey-per or wakst pey-per]

noun

a whitish, translucent wrapping paper made moistureproof by a paraffin coating.

Origin of wax paper

First recorded in 1835–45

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Examples from the Web for wax paper

Historical Examples of wax paper

I have not tried it for developing in the wax-paper or other paper process.
Notes and Queries, Number 184, May 7, 1853
Various
Lester stood among them, eating a churro in a piece of wax-paper.
Makers
Cory Doctorow
Just wrap the dough in wax-paper so that it does not dry out.
Mrs. Wilson's Cook Book
Mary A. Wilson
Margy was, however, quite as pleased with the wax-paper cups as Mun Bun was.
Six Little Bunkers at Cowboy Jack's
Laura Lee Hope

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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