saran

[ suh-ran ]

noun

1. a thermoplastic copolymer of vinylidene chloride and usually small amounts of vinyl chloride or acrylonitrile: used as a fiber, for packaging, and for making acid-resistant pipe.

saran

/ səˈræn /

noun

1. any one of a class of thermoplastic resins based on vinylidene chloride, used in fibres, moulded articles, and coatings

Word History and Origins

Origin of saran¹

An Americanism dating back to 1935–40; formerly trademark

Word History and Origins

Origin of saran¹

C20: after Saran, trademark coined by the Dow Chemical Co

Example Sentences

Several people restrained him with zip ties on his hands and saran wrap around his feet, according to the complaint.

From Seattle Times

"This recipe is festive and perfect to bring dessert to a holiday party or wrap in saran wrap and a bow for a delectably perfect homemade gift."

From Fox News

"The black and white sort of became the saran wrap over the whole film."

From BBC

"The endothelial cells get leaky, so instead of being like saran wrap, it turns into a sieve and then it allows fluid from the bloodstream to accumulate in the air spaces," Harvard's Libby said.

From Salon

Ms. Kolbinsky peels back a bit of saran wrap and eases a few samosas out.

From Literature