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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Should it be wrapped in plastic wrap or placed in a resealable bag?
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Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
As gardeners experiment with alternatives, some reuse bubble wrap or plastic wrap, while others opt for plastic-free options like burlap, newspaper, coco coir liner mats, and even fabric.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, raw, opened bacon should be stored in an airtight container or wrapped tightly in plastic wrap to prevent exposure to air, which can encourage the growth of bacteria.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
Instead of plastic wrap, store your food in your glass or metal containers, or look into non-plastic alternatives such as beeswax wraps or reusable bowl covers.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 20 Feb. 2025
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Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
As gardeners experiment with alternatives, some reuse bubble wrap or plastic wrap, while others opt for plastic-free options like burlap, newspaper, coco coir liner mats, and even fabric.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, raw, opened bacon should be stored in an airtight container or wrapped tightly in plastic wrap to prevent exposure to air, which can encourage the growth of bacteria.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
Instead of plastic wrap, store your food in your glass or metal containers, or look into non-plastic alternatives such as beeswax wraps or reusable bowl covers.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 20 Feb. 2025
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 26 Mar. 2025.
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