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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For the microwave, place the ears on a plate and cover with a damp paper towel or plastic wrap. — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026 Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. — ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026 Randle, 32, was convicted in June of killing Dinkins, wrapping her in plastic wrap and hiding her body in a suitcase. — Ashley Paul, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 Unglazed cake can be wrapped in a double layer of plastic wrap, followed by a layer of foil, and frozen for up to three months. — Martha Stewart, 21 Aug. 2026 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 4 Sep. 2026.

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