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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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Recent Examples on the WebRoll each section of dough into a log, using thewaxed paperto form a tight casing.—
Karla Walsh,Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2025It’s long been known for burgers, fries, onion rings and other crispy delights served in plastic baskets withwaxed paper.—John Wenzel,Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2025Let the bowl rest, covered withwaxed paper, so the pecans soak in the bourbon, about 30 minutes.—Anne Byrn,Southern Living, 31 July 2025Using thewaxed paperas a brace, start rolling up the loaf starting with the edge closest to you.—Cathy Thomas,Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2025See All Example Sentences forwaxed paper
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Karla Walsh,Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2025It’s long been known for burgers, fries, onion rings and other crispy delights served in plastic baskets withwaxed paper.—John Wenzel,Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2025Let the bowl rest, covered withwaxed paper, so the pecans soak in the bourbon, about 30 minutes.—Anne Byrn,Southern Living, 31 July 2025Using thewaxed paperas a brace, start rolling up the loaf starting with the edge closest to you.—Cathy Thomas,Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2025See All Example Sentences forwaxed paperWord History
First Known Use
1853, in the meaning definedabove
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“Waxed paper.”Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waxed%20paper. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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waxed paper
nounvariants orwax paper
:paper treated with wax to make it resistant to water and grease and used especially as a wrapping
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