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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Take the plastic wrap off the flowers from the store.
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Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
To freeze hard cheeses, divide into small portions or shred for quicker thawing, then wrap tightly in plastic wrap or foil and place into a freezer-safe zip-top bag or airtight container to help prevent freezer burn.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
For avocado slices, Ziata recommends topping them with lemon juice and olive oil, then covering them with an airtight lid or a layer of plastic wrap that's flush against the slices before refrigerating.
—Abigail Abesamis Demarest, Martha Stewart, 30 Jan. 2026
Cover the pot or seed tray with plastic wrap or a humidity dome.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
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Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
To freeze hard cheeses, divide into small portions or shred for quicker thawing, then wrap tightly in plastic wrap or foil and place into a freezer-safe zip-top bag or airtight container to help prevent freezer burn.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
For avocado slices, Ziata recommends topping them with lemon juice and olive oil, then covering them with an airtight lid or a layer of plastic wrap that's flush against the slices before refrigerating.
—Abigail Abesamis Demarest, Martha Stewart, 30 Jan. 2026
Cover the pot or seed tray with plastic wrap or a humidity dome.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Plastic wrap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plastic%20wrap. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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