wax paper

noun

Examples of wax paper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web First, wrap it completely in parchment paper or wax paper, which Allen says will allow the cheese to breathe. Molly Allen, Southern Living, 2 July 2024 The stickers are some of the last bits of plastic included in most modern Apple packaging; in recent years, even the plastic backing layer for the stickers has been replaced with wax paper instead. Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 9 May 2024 As he was being taken into custody, several wax paper sleeves fell out of Lawhorn’s pockets, according to the memorandum. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2024 After laying down wax paper on a cutting board, instead of breaking out a rolling pin, Davis grabbed a serving bowl. Marina Watts, Peoplemag, 28 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for wax paper 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1844, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wax paper was circa 1844

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“Wax paper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wax%20paper. Accessed 20 Jul. 2024.

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