wax paper

noun

: waxed paper

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Grab the wax paper from your pantry and turn it into adorable lanterns made for autumn. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025 These sound like guys who show up with a thermos, and a sandwich wrapped in wax paper. — Mark Glende, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2026 Just place them in a resealable plastic bag (or wrap them in wax paper and twist the ends to seal) to keep them dry. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 3 Feb. 2026 Avoid plastic wrap or zip-top bags, and instead wrap your cheese in parchment paper, wax paper, beeswax wraps, or cheese paper, giving it a chance to breathe while retaining its moisture. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 30 June 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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