wax paper

noun

: waxed paper

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To keep this from happening, cover the surface with wax paper, parchment paper, shelf liner, or another covering. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2026 Lay a piece of wax paper over the candle and heat with a hair dryer on high to melt the tissue-paper shapes onto the candle (an adult should handle this job). — Jodi Levine, Parents, 21 Aug. 2026 Set rack with cake over a piece of wax paper (for easy cleanup); drizzle cake with glaze, and let set before serving. — Martha Stewart, 21 Aug. 2026 These sound like guys who show up with a thermos, and a sandwich wrapped in wax paper. — Mark Glende, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wax paper

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1844, in the meaning defined above

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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 1 Sep. 2026.

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