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cellophane
This term refers to a specific type of transparent film, often associated with a distinct crinkling sound and a glossy, reflective surface. While it is technically a brand name that became a generic term, it is used primarily to describe materials that are waterproof and clear, typically for packaging or decorative wrapping.
In its adjective form, the word describes a specific aesthetic of transparency and synthetic sheen. It is often used to evoke a sense of artificiality or a plastic-like quality, such as describing a garment or a surface that looks synthetic and shimmering.
Meanings
Examples
Wrap the gift basket in clear cellophane to keep the dust off.
The candy was encased in a crinkly layer of cellophane.
I need some cellophane to cover these sandwiches for the picnic.
The old documents were preserved in a thin cellophane sleeve.
The wings of the insect had a strange cellophane sheen to them.
Why is this package wrapped in such thick cellophane?
The surface felt like a cold cellophane sheet against my skin.