How to Use wax paper in a Sentence

wax paper

noun
  • The crocks were tied with string and a light cover of wax paper.
    — Jacques Kelly, baltimoresun.com, 25 Dec. 2021
  • To freeze, wrap each bar in wax paper and put in freezer bag.
    — Lauren Delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, 7 Sep. 2017
  • Skewer fruit and set aside on a large sheet pan lined with wax paper.
    — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 7 July 2022
  • Remove the pot from the heat and place the dough on wax paper to cool.
    — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 26 Sep. 2024
  • Turn the iron on low and place a piece of wax paper on the ironing board.
    — Washington Post, 2 Sep. 2019
  • Fresh vinyl, maybe mixed with peanut butter and bread wrapped with wax paper.
    — New York Times, 18 Nov. 2020
  • Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with wax paper and keep it near your workspace.
    — Olga Massov, Washington Post, 31 Jan. 2023
  • Turn the dough out onto a piece of wax paper or plastic wrap.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 10 Aug. 2021
  • Lightly press a sheet of wax paper onto the top of the salmon.
    — Alex Hitz, House Beautiful, 21 Nov. 2014
  • Put wax paper on a cookie sheet and then freeze them until hard.
    — Kristine M. Kierzek, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10 May 2018
  • Lay one large piece of wax paper or parchment paper on the counter.
    — Ellie Krieger, charlotteobserver, 29 May 2018
  • Place a piece of wax paper five inches square or larger in front of you.
    — Scientific American, 10 Oct. 2019
  • Tuck strips of wax paper under the edges of the cake to protect the plate.
    — Country Living, 30 Aug. 2011
  • Heat them wrapped in foil in the toaster oven, or in wax paper in the microwave.
    — Ann Maloney, NOLA.com, 24 Oct. 2017
  • Sift flour, ¾ cup sugar and the salt onto a sheet of wax paper; set aside.
    — Sarah Fritsche, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Feb. 2018
  • Lay the stacks side by side on a sheet of wax paper, pressing gently to form a log.
    — Susan Selasky, ajc, 3 July 2018
  • For pieces that are too heavy to move, place aluminum foil or wax paper under the legs.
    — Sarah Bogdan, Good Housekeeping, 19 Oct. 2020
  • Split the dough into 2 rough logs and wrap each tightly in the wax paper.
    — Washington Post, 30 Nov. 2021
  • Cover the cauls with wax paper to prevent glue from sticking to them.
    — Richard Romanski, Popular Mechanics, 18 Jan. 2020
  • Line pie shell with a square of parchment or wax paper; pour in enough pie weights to go all the way up the sides.
    — Ann Maloney, NOLA.com, 1 June 2018
  • Scoop half the mixture onto each sheet of wax paper and form into a rough log shape.
    — Nancy Stohs, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2019
  • Transfer to parchment or wax paper, roll into a log, and twist the ends.
    — Debbi Snook, cleveland.com, 21 Feb. 2018
  • Wrap in plastic wrap or waxed paper and freeze; pack frozen for the journey and devour when thawed.
    — Susan Clotfelter, The Know, 27 Aug. 2019
  • Avoid putting wax paper, cardboard, or any flammable paper products in the oven.
    — Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 25 June 2026
  • Cover the jar with a piece of cloth or wax paper (note that metal and vinegar don't mix well).
    — Sam Peters, ELLE, 26 July 2022
  • Place the chips in a colander lined with wax paper and give them a strong dash of sea salt before serving.
    — Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Remove the wax paper and turn the excess dough at the edge under to seal it to the edge of the pie dish.
    — Jeanmarie Brownson, chicagotribune.com, 18 Nov. 2020
  • To use the tape, a strip is peeled off a sheet of wax paper, wet thoroughly, then applied to the food.
    — Brett Molina, USA TODAY, 20 May 2022
  • Press a piece of wax paper directly against the surface and cover with the lid.
    — Ann Maloney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2022
  • Place the biscuits on a sheet of wax paper and sprinkle both sides with the cinnamon.
    — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 5 Mar. 2018

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