wax paper

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wax paper

noun wax papers · waxpaper · wax-paper

countable, uncountable A semitranslucent, moistureproof paper made with a waxy coating, used primarily for wrapping and packaging. Even Sal's Pizzeria looks like a gentrified invention from Brooklyn Heights. Where's the greasy wax paper on the floor and the spilled Orange Crush on the plastic seats?
Similar: butter paper, paraffin paper, sandwich paper, waxed paper

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noun semi-translucent, moisture-proof paper made with a waxy coating

Español	papel encerado, papel manteca, papel de cera
日本語	蝋紙 rōgami
中文	蠟紙 /蜡纸 làzhǐ
Deutsch	Ölpapier, Wachspapier, Butterbrotpapier
Ελληνικά	κερωμένο χαρτί keroméno chartí
Română	hârtie cerată
Русский	воща́нка voščánka, вощённая бума́га voščónnaja bumága
Tiếng Việt	giấy sáp, giấy nến
العربية	وَرَق شَمْع waraq šamʕ, مُهْرَق muhraq

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@misc{wax_paper_2026,
  title = {wax paper},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/wax%20paper},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}