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
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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 notesIn plain EnglishA clear, crinkly plastic wrap used for packaging things like flowers, sweets, and gift baskets.
Common pairings
wrapped in cellophane
cellophane wrapper
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Word forms
- Plural
- cellophanes
- Third person singular
- cellophanes
- Past tense
- cellophaned
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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
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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.
