proper noun

saran

suh-RAN/sɝˈæn/

A brand of plastic food wrap.

A sheet of Saran stretches across the fruit bowl and clings to its edges.

A transparent plastic film roll beside a bowl of cut fruit, with a continuous sheet stretched across the bowl rim and visibly clinging around its edges.

Etymology

Saran originated as a Dow Chemical trademark for plastic used as cling-film. Its connection to food wrapping is commercial; the name's internal origin is not explained.

In context

Brad Mondo6:21

It's a great idea that she put a bag or saran wrap over her head when this was processing because it's going to create a hotter environment, a more steamy, humid environment

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More examples

We are out of Saran, so I use a lid.
A sheet of Saran keeps the cut melon covered.
He buys a roll of Saran at the grocery store.

Similar words

plastic wrap: Refers to the product generally, not a specific brand.
cling wrap: Describes food wrap that clings, regardless of its brand.