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Definition of clingfilm

clingfilm

/ˈklɪŋ.fɪlm/
cling · film
Past Simple:clingfilmed
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Past Participle:clingfilmed
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Present Participle:clingfilming
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clingfilm Lexical Profile

clingfilm Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

British A very thin, transparent plastic sheet that adheres to itself and to containers, used primarily for wrapping and sealing food to keep it fresh.

Example

"Cover the bowl tightly with clingfilm and leave the dough to rise in a warm place."

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• verb

1

British To wrap or cover an item, especially food or a container, with a thin transparent plastic sheet.

Example

"She clingfilmed the leftover sandwiches before putting them in the refrigerator."

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• Nearby Words

clincher
cling
clinger
clingfilm
clinginess
clinging
clingwrap

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Clingfilm. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/clingfilm
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