greaseproof paper

1 3.9

Paper that does not soak up oil and is used to line baking trays and wrap food

noun

: papel encerado

For the best results, cover the baking dish with greaseproof paper to prevent the food from sticking.

Examples

To make cleanup easier, line the baking tray with greaseproof paper before pouring in the cake batter.
Once the chicken was looking delicious, I set it to one side and tossed the okra, onion, tomato slices, and more thyme into the chicken juices, then spooned them onto a sheet of greaseproof paper.

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She wrapped the sandwiches in greaseproof paper to keep them fresh until lunchtime.

Synonyms

wax paper

vsgreaseproof paper

6 2.5

A thin paper covered in wax used to wrap or line food

does not absorb oil or grease and is used to line baking trays

How Greaseproof

greaseproof paper

1 3.9

wax paper

6 2.5

Surface Forms

greaseproof paper singular

greaseproof papers plural

Morphology

greaseproof + paper

The noun meaning is directly compositional: 'greaseproof' (not allowing grease to penetrate) modifies 'paper', so a learner who knows both words can infer 'paper that resists grease'. This follows a common adjective + noun compounding pattern found across languages, making the sense immediately transparent to B1 learners.

Etymology

Greaseproof paper comes from the simple idea of grease and paper: it is paper that 'does not let grease through'. So, it is used to line baking tins and wrap food so the oil stays on the food and the paper does not get greasy.