Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

wax paper

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.89 in modern English

Syllables
wax -pa-per
IPA
22
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A semitranslucent, moistureproof paper made with a waxy coating, used primarily for wrapping and packaging.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Usage

Inflected Forms

wax papers (plural) waxpaper (alternative) wax-paper (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

greaseproof paper parchment paper

Synonyms

butter paper paraffin paper sandwich paper waxed paper

Questions

What does wax paper mean?
A semitranslucent, moistureproof paper made with a waxy coating, used primarily for wrapping and packaging.

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