wax paper

noun

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Just be sure to separate layers of fudge with wax paper so the pieces don't stick to one another. Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024 Store shortbread between layers of parchment paper or wax paper in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024 These charges stemmed from him being found with crack cocaine in June 2021, as well as an arrest in October of that year when police found Lawhorn with several wax paper sleeves containing fentanyl. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 15 Nov. 2024 The Differences Between Parchment Paper, Aluminum Foil, and Wax Paper But how does parchment paper compare to wax paper or aluminum foil? Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wax paper 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1844, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wax paper was circa 1844

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“Wax paper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wax%20paper. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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