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cellophane

[sel-uh-fayn] / ˈsɛl əˌfeɪn /


NOUN
plastic wrap
Synonyms
WEAK


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Fure said Kingston Cemetery, which "should be a place of natural peace, dignity, and reflection", was now home to cellophane wrappers, plastic plant pots, broken ornaments, artificial flowers, windmills and litter.

From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026

One comes in a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag; the other is tucked into one of those sweet little Kraft paper bags with a quaint cellophane window.

From Salon ● Dec. 23, 2025

A 2,100-foot roll of cellophane costs $45; it was $25 in 2019.

From New York Times ● Apr. 15, 2024

As Steven manned the livestream, Jacob tore away cellophane packaging.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 14, 2024

In the bathroom two water tumblers were sealed in cellophane sacks with the words: “These glasses are sterilized for your protection.”

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck




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