noun

cellophane

SEH-luh-fayn

Cellophane (noun) means a thin, transparent plastic film, often used for wrapping. Example: “The bouquet was wrapped in crinkly cellophane.”

noun

A thin, transparent plastic film, often used for wrapping.

"The bouquet was wrapped in crinkly cellophane."

"She peeled the cellophane off the gift basket."

How to use cellophane

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA clear, crinkly plastic wrap used for packaging things like flowers, sweets, and gift baskets.

Common pairings

wrapped in cellophane cellophane wrapper

Word forms

cellophaned past tense, cellophanes plural, cellophanes singular

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The bouquet was wrapped in crinkly _____.

Etymology

A blend of cellulose and diaphane ("transparent"); originally a trademarked product name.

Rhymes for cellophane

cane lane Dane mane vane pane bane sane wane Jane fane Zane

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Frequently asked questions

What does “cellophane” mean?

The word “cellophane” means a thin, transparent plastic film, often used for wrapping. In plain terms, a clear, crinkly plastic wrap used for packaging things like flowers, sweets, and gift baskets.

How do you pronounce “cellophane”?

“Cellophane” is pronounced SEH-luh-fayn (/ˈsɛləfeɪn/ in IPA).

How do you use “cellophane” in a sentence?

Here is “cellophane” used in a sentence: “The bouquet was wrapped in crinkly cellophane.”

What part of speech is “cellophane”?

“Cellophane” is a noun.