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glad wrap
What does glad wrap mean?
Thin plastic film for wrapping food; a genericised trademark.
"Put some glad wrap over the leftovers."
Origin
From the 'Glad Wrap' brand; genericised in New Zealand for cling film.
Frequently asked questions
What is glad wrap?
Glad wrap is thin plastic film used to cover and store food, what Britons call cling film and Americans call plastic wrap. It comes from the Glad Wrap brand.
Is glad wrap the same as cling film?
Yes. 'Glad wrap' is the everyday Australian and NZ name for cling film or plastic wrap, taken from the brand name.
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