cellophane

[sel-uh-feyn] / ˈsɛl əˌfeɪn /

ADJECTIVE

see-through

Synonyms

STRONGEST

gauzy sheer translucent

WEAK

clear crystal clear crystal-clear crystalline diaphanous filmy glassy gossamer hyaline limpid lucent lucid pellucid permeable plain thin tiffany transpicuous vitreous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cloudy heavy opaque thick

ADJECTIVE

transparent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clear thin translucent

WEAK

crystal-clear crystalline diaphanous filmy gauzy glassy gossamer hyaline limpid lucent lucid pellucid permeable plain sheer tiffany transpicuous vitreous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

blocked cloudy

WEAK

dark opaque questionable unclear unintelligible vague

NOUN

plastic wrap

Synonyms

WEAK

Saran Wrap™ cling wrap clingfilm

Example Sentences

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A spokesperson for Kingston Council said current regulations restricted plastic fencing and visitors were asked to remove cellophane wrappers from flowers.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

As a corrido played in the background, Panfilo Maldonado and Juan Aleman worked silently, efficiently, opening boxes, spilling bundles over a long table, stripping out the cellophane.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2024

At the end of her roughly 15-minute speech, Walz held up a small cellophane bag filled with cookies.

From Slate • Oct. 17, 2024

"There are two Elizabeth Taylors . . . One is flesh and blood, and one is cellophane."

From Salon • Aug. 3, 2024

Mrs. Reilly watched Mr. Robichaux open the cellophane package.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole

cellophane

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