food wrap
Covers leftover dishes
Food wrap is thin material used to cover and preserve food.
Plastic wrap (cling film in British English) is the most common type, a clingy transparent sheet that seals around containers or directly over leftovers: Cover the bowl with food wrap and refrigerate.
The term also covers aluminum foil, wax paper, and reusable silicone wraps used for the same purpose.
Thin adhesive food covering
- aluminum foilThin metallic kitchen sheeting
- parchmentTreated hide for manuscripts
- cellophaneTransparent wrapping material
- greaseproof paperOil-resistant kitchen sheets
baking paper · muslin · banana leaf · corn husk · lotus leaf · nori · rice paper · grape leaf
Hold tightly to
- adhesionState of clinging fast
- transparentAllowing light through
- flexibleAble to bend freely
- microwave-safeSuitable for radiation reheating
BPA-free · recyclable · biodegradable · reusable · compostable · heat-resistant · non-stick · resealable
State of being unspoiled
- refrigeratePreserve with cold
- airtightImpervious to atmosphere
- shelf-lifePeriod before spoilage
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
sealed · leftovers · marinating · sous-vide · curing · brining · fermentation · storage
Able to be carried
- lunchboxPortable food container
- picnicOutdoor casual meal
- on-the-goActively in motion
- grab-and-goReady for quick departure
prepackaged · single-serving · meal-prep · snack · sandwich · bento · packed lunch · takeaway
clingfilm
Thin adhesive food covering
- aluminum foilThin metallic kitchen sheeting
- parchmentTreated hide for manuscripts
- cellophaneTransparent wrapping material
greaseproof paper · baking paper · muslin · banana leaf · corn husk · lotus leaf · nori · rice paper · grape leaf · bamboo leaf
cling
Hold tightly to
- adhesionState of clinging fast
- transparentAllowing light through
- flexibleAble to bend freely
microwave-safe · BPA-free · recyclable · biodegradable · reusable · compostable · heat-resistant · non-stick · resealable · tear-resistant
freshness
State of being unspoiled
- refrigeratePreserve with cold
- airtightImpervious to atmosphere
- shelf-lifePeriod before spoilage
oxidation · sealed · leftovers · marinating · sous-vide · curing · brining · fermentation · storage · spoilage
cover
Protect by overlaying
stretch · fold · tuck · bundle · layer · swaddle · encase · envelop · twist · crimp
portable
Able to be carried
grab-and-go · prepackaged · single-serving · meal-prep · snack · sandwich · bento · packed lunch · takeaway · ready-to-eat
- plastic wrapscling film
- household goodspaper towels, tableware, toilet paper, garbage bags, bedding
- consumablesdrink, beverages, beverage, groceries, meal
- food storagecontainer, tupperware, storage bag, plastic containers, jar
- packagingbox, bag, bottle, can, jar
- reusablesreusable bag, reusable bottle, water bottle, shopping bag, tote bag
food wrapstorage container
Vessel for keeping objects
Tupperware · airtight container · food jar · canister · storage bin