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Ziploc

American  
[zip-lok] / ˈzɪpˌlɒk /
Trademark.
  1. a brand of plastic bag made with interlocking ridges near the edges, so as to be easily closed or sealed by pressing one side of the opening against the other.


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“I have not heard any crazy story of anyone bringing in their own Ziploc bag or carryout container,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

He prefers using pre-peeled garlic, which is readily available in bulk at Costco, and storing it in a Ziploc bag before placing it in the freezer.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

When it comes to storing your backyard bounty for the long haul, Gogol recommends putting it in airtight Mylar bags, Mason jars or tins — but to steer clear of the old-school Ziploc bag.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2024

The sausage has been traveling with the team in a Ziploc bag shoved into a shoe.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 30, 2024

She dropped back onto the couch, clutching a Ziploc in one hand.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx

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