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Word entry · 9 letters

styrofoam

Best crossword clue

"Packing material"

9 letters · collected on this word page

9 lettersPronunciation /ˈstaɪ.ɹə.fəʊm/Sorted afmoorstyStarts with SEnds with M1 cluesCommon crossword word
1S2T3Y4R5O6F7O8A9M

Definitions

  1. Expanded polystyrene foam, such as is used in cups and packaging.

Word origin

Genericized trademark of Styrofoam, from -styr- (from polystyrene) + -o- + foam.

Used in a sentence

  • A while ago I read your column concerning the effects of hot tea on styrofoam cups.
  • Expanded polystyrene foam—commonly, although incorrectly, called Styrofoam—has been the subject of a protracted battle between New York City officials and large industry players, particularly Dart.

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