aluminium foil
noun
Simple meaning
A very thin, pliable, easily torn sheet of aluminium used for cooking, packaging, cosmetics.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
uhloomihnuhmfoylSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
əˈlumɪnəmfɔɪl
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
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noun
AustraliaBritishNew Zealand
A very thin, pliable, easily torn sheet of aluminium used for cooking, packaging, cosmetics, and insulation.
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This meaning: (Australia, British, New Zealand) A very thin, pliable, easily torn sheet of aluminium used for cooking, packaging, cosmetics, and insulation.
Used this way, aluminium foil is a word tied to one variety of English with a clearly warm, approving pull. It carries more force than its gentler alternatives. This is a food and cooking use: everyday in kitchens and recipes.
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Usage note
Mainly used in British English, so it may read as unusual elsewhere.
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