waxed paper

noun

: paper coated or treated with wax to make it resistant to water and grease and used especially as a wrapping

Examples of waxed paper in a Sentence

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Using the waxed paper as a brace, start rolling up the loaf starting with the edge closest to you. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2025 Remove and discard waxed paper; cool completely on wire racks. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2025 Covering the cooling rack with tin foil or waxed paper would hinder airflow and circulation and cause uneven cooling. Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025 Line the bottom of pans with parchment or waxed paper. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for waxed paper

Word History

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of waxed paper was in 1853

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“Waxed paper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waxed%20paper. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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waxed paper

noun
variants or wax paper
: paper treated with wax to make it resistant to water and grease and used especially as a wrapping
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