Greaseproof paper

Greaseproof paper

/ˈɡriːspruːf ˌpeɪpə/
Noun General British

British term for parchment paper (baking).

Example Sentences

"parchment paper"

Etymology & History

British baking parchment. British cooking terminology. Americans 'wax paper' or 'parchment paper'. British baking essential. Reflects British-American cooking vocabulary.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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