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waxed paper
noun
: paper coated or treated with wax to make it resistant to water and grease and used especially as a wrapping
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While there are recipes for no-bake cookies that need to be refrigerated, most can nestle just fine in an airtight container separated by waxed paper.
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Tammy Algood, The Tennessean, 3 Feb. 2025
Once the frosting has hardened, store baked and frosted cookies between waxed paper in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2024
How to Store Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Layer cookies between waxed paper in an airtight container; cover.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2024
Begin by cutting a 24-inch long piece of waxed paper, then cut that piece in half horizontally.
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Sydney Wasserman, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1853, in the meaning defined above
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“Waxed paper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waxed%20paper. Accessed 19 Feb. 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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