cling-wrap

Clear food covering

Cling-wrap is thin plastic film that adheres to itself and smooth surfaces, used to cover food for storage.

The material stretches and clings without adhesive: Cover the bowl with cling-wrap and refrigerate.

Also called plastic wrap, cling film, or by the brand name Saran Wrap.

sealing

airtight

Impervious to atmosphere

tight · closure · freshness · protect · cover · encase · envelop · barrier · layer · bond

material

polyethylene

Thermoplastic from ethylene gas

synthetic · flexible · thin · stretchy · disposable · recyclable · non-biodegradable · thermoplastic · sheer · filmy

preservation

freshness

State of being unspoiled

leftovers · refrigerate · freeze · keep · preserve · moisture · shelf-life · spoilage · hygienic · sanitary

kitchen

foil

Defeat a plan

container · storage · leftovers · refrigerate · freezer · microwave · sandwich · deli · marinate · pantry

adhesive

sticky

Apt to adhere

  • tackyVulgar or slightly sticky
  • gripSecure manual hold
  • staticWithout motion or change

bond · attach · press · smooth · suction · cohesive · adherent

transparent

clear

Without obstruction or fog

filmy · glossy · cellophane · visible · crystal · pellucid · gauzy · thin · invisible · window

Opposites
adhesive properties

cling-wrapaluminum foil

Thin metallic kitchen sheeting

tin foil · foil · wax paper · parchment paper · butcher paper

material flexibility

cling-wrapglass lid

Transparent cookware cover

glass cover · aluminum foil · tupperware · cardboard · baking dish

Family

cling, wrap, clings, clung, clinging, clinger, clingy, wraps, wrapped

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G