Definition

Noun: A thin, flexible sheet, typically made from plastic and often transparent, used for wrapping, covering, or protecting objects.

Usage

"Plastic film" is a material noun. It refers to the sheet material itself, not a specific wrapped item. It is commonly used in industrial, packaging, and domestic contexts. * Cover the food tray with plastic film before putting it in the refrigerator. * The product is shipped in a box sealed with plastic film. * This machine stretches plastic film around pallets to secure the load.

Advanced Usage

• As an uncountable noun: It is generally treated as an uncountable noun (like "paper" or "glass"). You refer to a piece, roll, or layer of plastic film.
  • We need to buy a new roll of plastic film for the kitchen.

Variants and Related Words

• Film (noun): In many contexts, "film" alone can mean "plastic film," especially when the material is clear. (e.g., , ).
• Wrap (noun/verb): A more general term for material used to enclose something. "Plastic wrap" is a common synonym for clear plastic film used in kitchens.
• Sheeting (noun): A broader term for material in thin, flexible sheets, which can include plastic.

Synonyms

• Plastic wrap
• Cling film (UK)
• Saran wrap (brand name, US)
• Polyethylene film (technical term)

Related Phrases

• Shrink film: A type of plastic film that contracts when heated, tightly conforming to the shape of an object.
  • The CDs are packaged in shrink film.
• Stretch film: A very elastic plastic film used for pallet wrapping.
  • The warehouse uses stretch film to unitize shipments.

Noun

1. a thin sheet of (usually plastic and usually transparent) material used to wrap or cover things