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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
Examples of waxed paper in a Sentence
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Tips Layer pieces between waxed paper in an airtight container; cover.
—Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2024
Remove the apple slices and set aside on a sheet of waxed paper and pour the remaining sauce into a bowl and set aside.
—Kathleen Purvis, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Transfer to a wire rack lined with waxed paper so the lines of the rack don't transfer to the clay; let dry faceup overnight.
—Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Nov. 2023
Chill flour mixture: Scrape into medium-size bowl and press a piece of plastic wrap or waxed paper directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2023
Simply layer on tissue and waxed paper, then let your hair dryer do the work!
—Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2023
Using a small square of waxed paper or parchment paper that’s been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray, press down on mixture to form an even layer in the pan.
—Alysha Witwicki, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2022
To Store: Layer bars between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container; cover.
—Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2023
Shape dough into 2 disks and roll each between 2 sheets of waxed paper to ⅛ inch thick.
—Anna Helm Baxter, Woman's Day, 30 Aug. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1853, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near waxed paper
Cite this Entry
“Waxed paper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waxed%20paper. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
Kids Definition
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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