(US) A thin, clear, self-clinging plastic film that is used to wrap food etc.
In the kitchen, many dishes, covered for the moment with Saran Wrap, were laid out along the main table.
Saran Wrap means: A thin, clear, self-clinging plastic film that is used to wrap food etc.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. This is a food-related word and harmless in itself. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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