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cellophane

[sel-uh-feyn] / 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

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

From Salon Aug. 3, 2024

What began with cellophane in the 1930s picked up speed with the rise of plastic clamshells in the 1980s and bagged salads in the 1990s.

From New York Times Apr. 2, 2024

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

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 14, 2024

She pressed something wrapped in black cellophane into my hands, then turned and hurried back into the flat.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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