plastic wrap
noun
US
: thin, clear plastic that is used to wrap food or to cover containers that have food in them
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After 10 minutes, transfer meringues to a clean plate and loosely cover with plastic wrap; chill at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2025
Cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2025
Remove the plastic wrap or cover domes immediately after germination and then place the tray(s) under grow lights.
—Betty Cahill, The Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2025
Slather the rusty spots and cover with plastic wrap, then allow the tools to sit for up to 24 hours.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2025
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2025
Cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2025
Remove the plastic wrap or cover domes immediately after germination and then place the tray(s) under grow lights.
—Betty Cahill, The Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2025
Slather the rusty spots and cover with plastic wrap, then allow the tools to sit for up to 24 hours.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for plastic wrap
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“Plastic wrap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plastic%20wrap. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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