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Definition of gladwrap

gladwrap

/ˈɡlæd.ræp/
glad · wrap
Past Simple:gladwrapped
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Past Participle:gladwrapped
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Present Participle:gladwrapping
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gladwrap Lexical Profile

gladwrap Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Australian A thin, transparent plastic film that adheres to surfaces and to itself, used primarily for wrapping and sealing food to keep it fresh (also common in New Zealand).

Example

"She covered the bowl of leftover salad with gladwrap before putting it in the fridge."

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• verb

1

Australian To cover or seal (food or another object) tightly with thin, transparent plastic cling film (also common in New Zealand).

Example

"Make sure to gladwrap the sandwiches tightly so the bread does not dry out."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Originally a proprietary trademark (Glad Wrap), the term has become a genericized everyday word for plastic cling film in Australia and New Zealand, where it is also used as a verb.

• Nearby Words

gladly
gladness
gladsome
gladwrap
glam
glamorization
glamorize

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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