aluminum foil

noun

: thin aluminum sheeting used especially to cover and wrap food

Examples of aluminum foil in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web If the artichokes are browning too fast, lower the temperature or simply cover them with aluminum foil until the center is tender, then proceed to brown them for the last couple of minutes. Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2024 While some fans were wary of the cooking tip, Garten clarified that the chicken continues to cook under aluminum foil. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for aluminum foil 

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Word History

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

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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 31 May. 2024.

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