wax paper en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) A semitranslucent, moistureproof paper made with a waxy coating, used primarily for wrapping and packaging.
Even Sal's Pizzeria looks like a gentrified invention from Brooklyn Heights. Where's the greasy wax paper on the floor and the spilled Orange Crush on the plastic seats?
1989 August 12, Sarah Schulman, “A Black Person Is More Than Nikes And Public Enemy”, in Gay Community News, volume 17, number 5, page 10:
Forms
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| wax papers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
greaseproof paper · parchment paper
Synonyms
paraffin paper · sandwich paper · butter paper · waxed paper
Translations (27)
es papel encerado (semi-translucent, moisture-proof paper made with a waxy coating) · vi giấy nến (semi-translucent, moisture-proof paper made with a waxy coating) · ro hârtie cerată (semi-translucent, moisture-proof paper made with a waxy coating) · sv smörgåspapper (semi-translucent, moisture-proof paper made with a waxy coating) · cs voskový papír (semi-translucent, moisture-proof paper made with a waxy coating) · cy papur cwyr (semi-translucent, moisture-proof paper made with a waxy coating) · de Butterbrotpapier (semi-translucent, moisture-proof paper made with a waxy coating) · ru вощённая бума́га (semi-translucent, moisture-proof paper made with a waxy coating) · vi giấy sáp (semi-translucent, moisture-proof paper made with a waxy coating) · de Wachspapier (semi-translucent, moisture-proof paper made with a waxy coating) · mi pepa wākiha (semi-translucent, moisture-proof paper made with a waxy coating) · cmn 蠟紙 /蜡纸 (semi-translucent, moisture-proof paper made with a waxy coating) · ru воща́нка (semi-translucent, moisture-proof paper made with a waxy coating) · es papel de cera (semi-translucent, moisture-proof paper made with a waxy coating) · sv smörpapper (semi-translucent, moisture-proof paper made with a waxy coating) · es papel manteca (semi-translucent, moisture-proof paper made with a waxy coating) · pl papier woskowany (semi-translucent, moisture-proof paper made with a waxy coating) · el κερωμένο χαρτί (semi-translucent, moisture-proof paper made with a waxy coating) · ga páipéar céarach (semi-translucent, moisture-proof paper made with a waxy coating) · ar مُهْرَق (semi-translucent, moisture-proof paper made with a waxy coating) · cs voskovaný papír (semi-translucent, moisture-proof paper made with a waxy coating) · de Ölpapier (semi-translucent, moisture-proof paper made with a waxy coating) · fi voipaperi (semi-translucent, moisture-proof paper made with a waxy coating) · ja 蝋紙 (semi-translucent, moisture-proof paper made with a waxy coating) · ar وَرَق شَمْع (semi-translucent, moisture-proof paper made with a waxy coating) · ca paper encerat (semi-translucent, moisture-proof paper made with a waxy coating) · pl papier pergaminowy (semi-translucent, moisture-proof paper made with a waxy coating)