Term Gallery logo

Meanings of clingfilm in English

A thin plastic film made of saran (trade name Saran Wrap) that sticks to itself; used for wrapping food.

Usage of clingfilm in English
1
Prick with a fork, cover with clingfilm and chill for 30 minutes.
The Guardian
2
Wrap in clingfilm and leave to rest for at least an hour.
The Guardian
3
Cover the surface of the custard with clingfilm and leave to cool.
The Guardian
4
Arrange on a baking tray, almost touching and loosely cover with clingfilm.
The Guardian
5
Bob will declare, his clingfilm crinkling gently under the studio lights .
The Irish Times
6
Wrap in clingfilm and leave to rest in the fridge for 30 minutes.
The Guardian
7
Cover with clingfilm and set aside in the fridge until needed.
The Irish Times
8
I trust these scumbags about as far as a clingfilm condom.
Altered carbon
9
Wrap in clingfilm and rest in the fridge for 1 hour before using.
The Guardian
10
Wrap the pastry in clingfilm and chill it for 25 minutes.
The Irish Times
11
Pre-peeled bananas, in polystyrene trays covered in clingfilm; Just peel back the packaging.
The Guardian
12
First, line a few ramekins with a square block of clingfilm.
The South African
13
Add the celeriac, cover with clingfilm and take off the heat.
The Guardian
14
Loosely cover with clingfilm or a cloth and leave out overnight.
The Irish Times
15
Divide the dough in four and wrap three pieces in clingfilm.
The Guardian
16
Put a layer of clingfilm on the surface of the custard, then refrigerate.
The Guardian
About this term
More collocations
Clingfilm through the time
Clingfilm across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common