wax paper

noun

Examples of wax paper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Add Plastic Wrap or Wax Paper Add a plastic wrap or wax paper layer before scooping your leftovers into a container. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2024 There is a solitary long table in the center, dressed in thick wax paper and topped with a purple styrofoam pillow. Shahamat Uddin, Them, 1 Aug. 2024 Allow the eggplant slices to cool, then wrap them in wax paper and place them in a sealable container or freezer bag that has been labeled with the date. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 25 July 2024 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 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 19 Sep. 2024.

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