wax paper

noun

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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 My earliest memory of using wax paper outside the kitchen was a childhood favorite. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2024 To avoid this problem, just wrap the cork in wax paper. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2024 Remove the pot from the heat and place the dough on wax paper to cool. Sherri Gordon, Parents, 26 Sep. 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 28 Nov. 2024.

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