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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All dogs are presented in a buttered bun, nestled in a cardboard sleeve and wrapped in waxed paper for easy carry-out.
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Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
Officials said victims should also place any uneaten portions of a mushroom in a paper bag or waxed paper and refrigerate it or take photos of the cap, stem and underside to help medical experts identify the toxin.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Here's how: Before breading, place a boneless chop between two sheets of waxed paper or plastic wrap.
—Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026
Pound them flat between two pieces of waxed paper or inside a resealable plastic bag with a mallet or rolling pin.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
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Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
Officials said victims should also place any uneaten portions of a mushroom in a paper bag or waxed paper and refrigerate it or take photos of the cap, stem and underside to help medical experts identify the toxin.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Here's how: Before breading, place a boneless chop between two sheets of waxed paper or plastic wrap.
—Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026
Pound them flat between two pieces of waxed paper or inside a resealable plastic bag with a mallet or rolling pin.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Waxed paper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waxed%20paper. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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