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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Covering the cooling rack with tin foil or waxed paper would hinder airflow and circulation and cause uneven cooling. Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025 Line the bottom of pans with parchment or waxed paper. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2025 While there are recipes for no-bake cookies that need to be refrigerated, most can nestle just fine in an airtight container separated by waxed paper. Tammy Algood, The Tennessean, 3 Feb. 2025 Once the frosting has hardened, store baked and frosted cookies between waxed paper in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for waxed paper

Word History

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of waxed paper was in 1853

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“Waxed paper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waxed%20paper. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.

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waxed paper

noun
variants or wax paper
: paper treated with wax to make it resistant to water and grease and used especially as a wrapping
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