wax paper

or waxed pa·per

[ waks pey-per or wakst pey-per ]
/ ˈwæks ˌpeɪ pər or ˈwækst ˈpeɪ pər /

noun

a whitish, translucent wrapping paper made moistureproof by a paraffin coating.

Origin of wax paper

First recorded in 1835–45

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British Dictionary definitions for wax paper

wax paper

noun

paper treated or coated with wax or paraffin to make it waterproof