cellophane

CEFRB2

/ˈsɛləfeɪn/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A thin, clear material used to wrap things.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    To wrap or package in cellophane.

Examples

  • I hate the sound that cellophane makes when you crinkle it.

  • I tore the cellophane from the gift basket to grab the chocolate bars inside.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. Any of a variety of transparent plastic films, especially one made of processed cellulose.

More examples

In context

  • Cellophane flowers of yellow and green towering over your head

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

The baker wrapped the fresh loaf in transparent blank to keep it moist on the counter.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

Genericized trademark. Blend of cellulose + diaphane.