Definition of Saran Wrap

1. Noun. A thin plastic film made of saran (trade name Saran Wrap) that sticks to itself; used for wrapping food.

Exact synonyms: Cling Film, Clingfilm
Generic synonyms: Plastic Wrap
Terms within: Saran
Language type: Trade Name

Definition of Saran Wrap

1. Proper noun. (American English) A thin polyvinylidene chloride film used as a clinging packaging for food etc. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Saran Wrap

Saracen
Saracens
Saragossa
Saragossan
Saragossans
Sarah
Sarah Bernhardt
Sarah Kemble Siddons
Sarah Siddons
Sarah Vaughan
Sarai
Saraiki
Sarajevan
Sarajevans
Sarajevo
Saran Wrap (current term)
Sarandë
Saransk
Sarasota
Sarasvati
Saraswati
Saratoga
Saratoga Springs
Saratoga chip
Saratoga spittlebug
Saratov
Sarawak
Sarawakian
Sarazen
Sarcee

Literary usage of Saran Wrap

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. All Aboard for Space: Introducing Space to Youngsters (1995)
"Wrap clear saran wrap around the globe. Discuss that the saran wrap represents ... Materials: inflatable globe, saran wrap 3. Refer to a Landsat satellite ..."

2. Owed Justice: Thai Women Trafficked Into Debt Bondage in Japan by Kinsey Dinan (2000)
"... mama demanded that hostesses hand over their tips: "So she rolled the tips in saran wrap and put them in her vagina to escape detection by her mama. ..."

3. Picturecology: A Picture Book for "Living Lightly on the Earth" by High Moon (1998)
"Stop using cling film (saran wrap) made from PVC, use the polythene type if you cannot find a good alternative to wraps. Don't use strong detergents ..."

4. RREL Hazardous Waste Research Symposium: Abstract Proceedings, 19th Annual (1993)
"After the first experiment, the soil core was wrapped in sterile saran wrap 5 times to simulate the constraints on oxygen concentrations in the subsurface ..."

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