wax paper

[ waks pey-per ]

noun

1. a whitish, translucent paper made moistureproof by a paraffin coating, used especially to wrap or prepare food.

wax paper

noun

1. paper treated or coated with wax or paraffin to make it waterproof

Word History and Origins

Origin of wax paper¹

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

It was served in one of those plastic "baskets" you might get from an amusement park food kiosk, lined with decorated wax paper, but the food itself was so far from pedestrian.

From Salon

Parkgoers can simply insert the box after removing any other trash inside, like plates, wax paper or any errant crescents of crusts.

From Seattle Times

Rio pointed to the other half-sandwich she was carrying, its delicious goodness wrapped in neatly creased wax paper.

From Literature

Once fully chilled, you can remove from the tea towels and wrap in wax paper.

From Salon

Let the shallots cool, then wrap tightly in a small piece of parchment paper or wax paper.

From Washington Times