aluminum foil

noun

: thin aluminum sheeting used especially to cover and wrap food

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Cover with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven until noodles are tender and edges are bubbling, about 40 minutes. Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024 When the roast is done, transfer to a carving board and tent it loosely with aluminum foil. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024 Cover the brisket with a piece of parchment paper and tightly wrap the pan with aluminum foil. Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024 Place each meatball on a baking sheet that's lined with aluminum foil. Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for aluminum foil 

Word History

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aluminum foil was in 1858

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“Aluminum foil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aluminum%20foil. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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