Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

clingfilm

/ˈklɪŋfɪlm/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.87 in modern English

Syllables: cling-film
IPA: /ˈklɪŋfɪlm/

17

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Light, transparent plastic film used as a wrapping for food, etc.

British usage; Countable; Uncountable

Etymology

From cling + film.

Usage

Inflected Forms

clingfilms (plural) cling film (alternative)

Derived Forms

clingfilmed

Synonyms

glad wrap Saran Wrap cling film

Questions

How do you pronounce clingfilm?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈklɪŋfɪlm/.
What does clingfilm mean?: Light, transparent plastic film used as a wrapping for food, etc.
Where does clingfilm come from?: From cling + film.

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