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Styrofoam

[stahy-ruh-fohm] / ˈstaɪ rəˌfoʊm /
NOUN
packing
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A nearby store is smaller, with a single coffee pot and a tiny selection of branded items like Styrofoam coolers and tube socks.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

“There is still Styrofoam stuff sold in 250 Smart and Final stores across the state!” she said.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 27, 2026

She then reached for a Styrofoam mannequin’s head that was on a shelf in the closet.

From Slate Nov. 15, 2025

He discovered the mystery blobs one day last month, initially thinking it looked like Styrofoam.

From BBC Oct. 12, 2024

You eat fast food or the hot dogs and Styrofoam cups of soup that can be microwaved in a convenience store.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich




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