aluminum foil

noun

: thin aluminum sheeting used especially to cover and wrap food

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Cover with aluminum foil, and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2025 Bake in oven until cookie is golden brown on top and set around the edges, 25 to 30 minutes, tenting loosely with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning, if needed. Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025 The meals are assembled in aluminum foil before being wrapped and placed in the oven. Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025 Using a paring knife or melon baller, hollow out the core of the onion and place the onion on a large piece of aluminum foil. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for aluminum foil 

Word History

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of aluminum foil was in 1858

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“Aluminum foil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aluminum%20foil. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.

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