clingfilm

Thân thiện

She wraps the leftover sandwich in clingfilm.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A very thin, transparent plastic sheet that adheres to itself and to surfaces, primarily used for wrapping and covering food to keep it fresh.

Usage

• Clingfilm is an uncountable noun. It refers to the material itself, not a single sheet.
• It is used to describe the specific product used for food preservation.
• Common verbs used with clingfilm: .
• Common collocations: .

Examples

• Noun:
  • Please cover the leftovers with clingfilm before putting them in the refrigerator.
  • We need to buy a new roll of clingfilm; the old one is finished.
  • She used clingfilm to wrap the sandwiches for the picnic.

Advanced Usage

• "to clingfilm something" (verb, informal): The noun is sometimes used informally as a verb meaning to wrap something in clingfilm.
  • I'll just clingfilm this bowl and put it away.

Variants and Related Words

• Plastic wrap (noun): A common synonym, especially in American English.
• Saran wrap (noun): A trademarked brand name for clingfilm, often used generically.
• Food wrap (noun): A more general term.
• Cling film (noun): An alternative spelling as two words.

Synonyms

• Plastic wrap: A thin plastic material for wrapping.
• Food wrap: A wrap designed for covering food.
• Kitchen film: Plastic film used in the kitchen.

Related Phrases

• Under clingfilm: Describing something that is covered or sealed with clingfilm.
  • The salad was kept fresh under clingfilm.
• Sealed with clingfilm: Securely closed using clingfilm.
  • Make sure the container is sealed with clingfilm to prevent leaks.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a thin plastic film made of saran (trade name Saran Wrap) that sticks to itself; used for wrapping food

Từ đồng nghĩa

• cling film
• Saran Wrap