cellophane Definition
a thin, transparent material made of cellulose that is used for wrapping things.
Using cellophane: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cellophane" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The flowers were wrapped in cellophane.
Example
She covered the bowl with cellophane to keep the food fresh.
Example
The candy was packaged in a cellophane wrapper.
cellophane Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for cellophane
- wrapping paper
- cling film
- plastic wrap
Phrases with cellophane
cellophane noodles
a type of transparent noodle made from starch (such as mung bean starch, potato starch, sweet potato starch, tapioca, or canna starch) and water
Example
The dish was served with cellophane noodles.
a type of adhesive tape that is made of cellophane
Example
I used cellophane tape to wrap the gift.
a bag made of cellophane, often used for packaging food or gifts
Example
She put the cookies in a cellophane bag.
Origins of cellophane
from the French 'cellulose' and 'diaphane', meaning 'transparent'
Summary: cellophane in Brief
'Cellophane' [ˈseləfeɪn] is a thin, transparent material made of cellulose that is commonly used for wrapping things. It is often used to keep food fresh, such as 'She covered the bowl with cellophane to keep the food fresh.' Other uses include packaging candy and flowers. 'Cellophane' also extends into phrases like 'cellophane noodles,' a type of transparent noodle made from starch and water.
