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cellophane Definition

cel·lo·phane (selə fān′)

noun

a thin, transparent material made from cellulose, used as a moisture-proof wrapping for foods, tobacco, etc.

Etymology: < cell(ulose) + -o- + -phane

cellophane Usage Examples

Preposition: with

ribbon: Shortbread and chocolate shapes wrapped in cellophane with pretty festive ribbon, perfect gifts for Grandparents!

Converse of object

  • wrap: Originally Page wrapped cellophane around a kidney to show that it could happen ( 1939 ).
  • illuminate: They will not wear costumes of cellophane illuminated by neon lights or anything extravagant of that sort.
  • have: She also hated having cellophane around her bouquets, so it had to be removed before presentation.
  • remove: The rest of us get busy removing cellophane from the remainder.

Adjective modifier

  • colored: Use brightly colored cellophane behind a cut-out cardboard design painted to look like a stone window frame.
  • clear: Procure good quality, clear cellophane to provide the final wrapping.
  • red: Laser beam for scanning bar codes ( red cellophane mounted on card frame ).
  • decorative: Wrapped in decorative cellophane, It also comes with a high quality gift tag for you to add a message to the lucky recipient.
  • crisp: We then wrap such gifts with clear, crisp cellophane and use ribbons, bows, etc. to finish the wrapping.

Modifies a noun

  • wrapping: We are unable to refund any purchases once they have been opened from their cellophane wrapping.
  • wrapper: Was fiddling with something on the railings, where the dead flowers in their cellophane wrappers had been tied for weeks.
  • bag: Pieces of cellophane plastic bag layered onto a music cassette case.
  • packaging: Three delicious mini cakes are freshly baked and beautifully presented in clear cellophane packaging complete with a hand-tied ribbon finish.
  • tape: Do not use duct tape, masking tape or cellophane tape to hold the slide together.
  • wrap: It is used with the top-quality cellophane wrap provided in the kit.