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tinfoil

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Noun — A thin, flexible sheet of metal, often aluminium, used to wrap or cover food.

Etymology

From tin + foil; originally made of actual tin before aluminium foil replaced it.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “tinfoil” mean?

The word “tinfoil” means a thin, flexible sheet of metal, often aluminium, used to wrap or cover food. In plain terms, thin metal sheeting used for wrapping food, though most modern "tinfoil" is actually aluminium.

How do you use “tinfoil” in a sentence?

Here is “tinfoil” used in a sentence: “She wrapped the leftovers in tinfoil.”

What part of speech is “tinfoil”?

“Tinfoil” is a noun.

Related words

tin can

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