food wrapper

[/fuːd ˈræpər/]
nounpl: food wrappers
embalagem de alimento
1. a covering or container made of paper, plastic, foil, or other material used to wrap or package food items
The candy fell out of its food wrapper onto the floor.
O doce caiu de sua embalagem de alimento no chão.
2. discarded packaging material from food products
Please dispose of your food wrappers in the trash bin.
Por favor, descarte suas embalagens de alimento na lixeira.
In Brazil, environmental awareness regarding food wrappers has increased significantly, with recycling programs promoting proper disposal of plastic and paper food packaging. In the USA, food wrapper litter in public spaces remains a common environmental concern, particularly with fast food consumption.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
food packagingwrapperfood containerfood package

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
embalagem de alimento
most common formal term
General Brazilian
invólucro
more literary or technical alternative
General Brazilian
papel de alimento
specifically for paper wrappers
Portugal
embalagem alimentar
Portuguese variation; more formal

Related Words

packagingfoilplastic wrapcontainerpackaging wastelitter

Related Idioms & Phrases

littering with food wrappers
leaving food wrappers behind
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