aluminum foil

noun

: thin aluminum sheeting used especially to cover and wrap food

Examples of aluminum foil in a Sentence

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My first attempt to microwave chicken (wrapped in aluminum foil) nearly burned down my school. Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025 This quick and easy recipe is served on a buttery, toasted Kaiser roll and wrapped in aluminum foil for an on-the-go breakfast. Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2025 The initial test went well: the team successfully popped a single kernel wrapped in aluminum foil with a ten-watt laser. ArsTechnica, 2 Apr. 2025 Finishing touch: The secret to ensuring this corn comes out juicy and roasted to perfection is sealing in all the flavor and juices using aluminum foil. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for aluminum foil

Word History

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aluminum foil was in 1858

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“Aluminum foil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aluminum%20foil. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.

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