How to Use plastic wrap in a Sentence

plastic wrap

noun
  • The same thing with the plastic wrap.
    — Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Wrap the dough in plastic wrap.
    — Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Poke a few small holes in the plastic wrap.
    — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Take the plastic wrap off the flowers from the store.
    — Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Once the board is flat, remove the plastic wrap and tape.
    — Staff Author, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Put a big piece of plastic wrap down on your work surface first.
    — New York Times, 17 Nov. 2023
  • Cover the area with plastic wrap and let set for a few hours.
    — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
  • Place the dough in a sheet of plastic wrap and form it into a ball.
    — Kathy Gunst, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Cover the jar with plastic wrap and poke a few holes in the top.
    — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
  • Place the salmon fillet on top of the plastic wrap, skin-side down.
    — The View, ABC News, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Use beeswax wraps instead of plastic wrap.
    — Ryan Brennan may 11, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
  • Watch this video for some tips and tricks on using plastic wrap in the kitchen.
    — Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Use a hair dryer on the plastic wrap to shrink it tightly.
    — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
  • Wrap the pie with plastic wrap or a pie plate lid, and store in the fridge up to 5 days.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2023
  • Line the inside of the molding can with a piece of plastic wrap.
    — Peter Burke, Fox News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • The plastic wrap is permeable enough for air to get in.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Flatten each ball into a disc and wrap in plastic wrap.
    — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Place a piece of plastic wrap on top and use a meat mallet to flatten.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Then cover the three with plastic wrap and then a kitchen towel.
    — Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Shape one half into a ball, cover with plastic wrap and set aside.
    — Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Shape each portion into a disk, and wrap in plastic wrap.
    — Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
  • Place peppers in a large bowl covered with plastic wrap.
    — Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Wrap in plastic wrap, and chill at least 1 1/2 hours or up to overnight.
    — Torie Cox, Country Living, 9 May 2023
  • Transfer to a large bowl, and cover with plastic wrap.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2025
  • Wrap the cake in plastic wrap and place in an airtight, freezer-safe bag.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Commenters were quick to question where the plastic wrap went.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2023
  • Cover the loaf pan with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 12 hours.
    — Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 9 June 2023
  • Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, then place in a zip-top freezer bag.
    — Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Inside, affix a small piece of plastic wrap — then re-screw the cap.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Good Housekeeping, 21 Feb. 2023
  • Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 8 hours or up to 2 days.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024

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