1. a thin, transparent sheet material made from cellulose, used for wrapping or packaging

Examples

• She wrapped the gift in colorful cellophane.
• The candy was sealed in cellophane to keep it fresh.
• He peeled away the cellophane covering from the book.
• The flowers came wrapped in clear cellophane.
• Cellophane tape is useful for light packaging tasks.
• The cellophane crinkled as she opened the package.