cellophane
See-through food film
Cellophane is a thin, transparent film used for wrapping and packaging.
Made from plant cellulose, it has a distinctive crinkly texture and was once ubiquitous for wrapping gift baskets, candy, and flowers.
Though largely replaced by plastic films, cellophane remains associated with that see-through, glossy wrap: The bouquet came wrapped in cellophane.
Small fold or rustle
- rustleSoft crackling sound
- crumpleCompress into irregular folds
- crispFirm and breakable
- scrunchCrush compactly
crackling · stiff · brittle · thin · flimsy · delicate · smooth · sleek
Protective product enclosure
- gift-wrapDecorate presents with paper
- floristSeller of cut blooms
- bouquetArranged cluster of blooms
- basketWoven carrying vessel
hamper · confectionery · candy · ribbon · bow · tape · seal · presentation
Movie or coating
- sheetFlat rectangular material
- acetateVinegar-derived compound
- viscoseRegenerated cellulose textile
- regeneratedRestored after damage
biodegradable · plant-based · wood-pulp · membrane · layer · coating · laminate · substrate
Allowing vision through
- clearWithout obstruction or fog
- transparentAllowing light through
- crystalOrdered-atom solid
- clarityState of being understandable
lucid · pellucid · limpid · glassy · sheer · filmy · gossamer · vitreous
Smooth and shiny
- shinyReflecting light smoothly
- lustrousSoftly bright, reflective
- reflectiveCasting back light
- gleamingReflecting light brightly
shimmering · glinting · polished · satiny · sleek · radiant · gloss · iridescent
Made into common term
- brand-nameProprietary product name
- proprietaryLegally owned, restricted use
- DuPontHistoric American chemical company
- registeredFormally recorded or enrolled
Closed to prevent entry
- airtightImpervious to atmosphere
- freshnessState of being unspoiled
- protectiveServing to guard
- storageSpace for keeping goods
pantry · canning · vacuum · sterile · sanitary · hygienic · shelf-life · perishables
crinkle
Small fold or rustle
scrunch · crackling · stiff · brittle · thin · flimsy · delicate · smooth · sleek · taut
packaging
Protective product enclosure
basket · hamper · confectionery · candy · ribbon · bow · tape · seal · presentation · decorative
film
Movie or coating
regenerated · biodegradable · plant-based · wood-pulp · membrane · layer · coating · laminate · substrate · compostable
see-through
Allowing vision through
- clearWithout obstruction or fog
- transparentAllowing light through
- crystalOrdered-atom solid
clarity · lucid · pellucid · limpid · glassy · sheer · filmy · gossamer · vitreous · pristine
glossy
Smooth and shiny
- shinyReflecting light smoothly
- lustrousSoftly bright, reflective
- reflectiveCasting back light
gleaming · shimmering · glinting · polished · satiny · sleek · radiant · gloss · iridescent · sparkle
genericized
Made into common term
- brand-nameProprietary product name
- proprietaryLegally owned, restricted use
- DuPontHistoric American chemical company
sealed
Closed to prevent entry
- airtightImpervious to atmosphere
- freshnessState of being unspoiled
- protectiveServing to guard
storage · pantry · canning · vacuum · sterile · sanitary · hygienic · shelf-life · perishables
- florist suppliesfloral foam, floral tape, floral wire, wire cutters, vases
- containersbag, bags, box, boxes, bottle
- enclosingenvelop, surround, wrap, encircle, encase
- gift wrapgift bag, gift box, gift tags, tissue, bows
- gift wrappingtissue paper, ribbon, bows, gift boxes, wrapping paper
- transparent materialsglass, plastic, water, crystal, acrylic
cellophanealuminum foil
Thin metallic kitchen sheeting
foil · tin foil · kraft paper · brown paper · wax paper
- cellophane noodlesTranslucent starch strands
- cellophane tapeTransparent adhesive film strip
- cellophane wrapTransparent food covering material
- cellophane bagsTransparent plastic pouches