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Greaseproof is an English word with synonyms like impervious. Below you'll find 5 example sentences showing how it's used in practice.

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Greaseproof in a sentence

Greaseproof meaning

Resistant to grease.

Synonyms of Greaseproof

impervious imperviable

Related words

Other words often associated with Greaseproof or its synonyms:

proof fast soundproof resistant

Using Greaseproof

  • The main meaning on this page is: Resistant to grease.
  • Useful related words include: impervious, imperviable.
  • In the example corpus, greaseproof often appears in combinations such as: greaseproof paper.

Context around Greaseproof

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 21.4 words
  • Position in the sentence: 0 start, 3 middle, 2 end
  • Sentence types: 5 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

small 1×

Often after:

paper 4×

Sentence patterns with Greaseproof

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

a small greaseproof paper twist 1× foil or greaseproof paper pleated 1× layer of greaseproof and tie 1× on the greaseproof paper then 1× tray with greaseproof paper and 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

a lid for 1× carefully line a 1× place the balls 1× they came with 1× top with the 1×

Common sentence endings:

1 2 hours 1× greaseproof and tie 1× oil over it 1× season to taste 1× securely with string 1×

Words around Greaseproof

Just before it in the word index:

greasepaint 4 greaseless 2 greased 55 grease 264 grear 8 greaney 10

Just after it in the word index:

greaser 5 greasers 8 greases 21 greasewood 2 greasiness 4 greasing 6

Similar in corpus frequency:

aadujeevitham 7 aani 7 aarne 7 aasb 7 aasen 7 aashiqui 7

Corpus analysis for Greaseproof

  • In this selection, "greaseproof" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 21.4 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, small and paper stand out and add context to how "greaseproof" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include a small greaseproof paper twist and foil or greaseproof paper pleated. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "greaseproof" sits close to words such as aadujeevitham, aani and aarne, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with greaseproof

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Top with the lid, add a double layer of greaseproof and tie. (12 words)

Carefully line a medium baking tray with greaseproof paper and spread 1tsp coconut oil over it. (16 words)

They came with a small greaseproof paper twist of salt, so the punter could season to taste. (17 words)

Longer example sentences

A lid for the container may be used, provided that the lid allows some steam to come into contact with the food and the lid is securely fitted; an example is foil or greaseproof paper, pleated in the center and tied securely with string. (44 words)

Place the balls on the greaseproof paper then put in the fridge until set for 1-2 hours. (18 words)

They came with a small greaseproof paper twist of salt, so the punter could season to taste. (17 words)

Example sentences (5)

They came with a small greaseproof paper twist of salt, so the punter could season to taste.

Carefully line a medium baking tray with greaseproof paper and spread 1tsp coconut oil over it.

Place the balls on the greaseproof paper then put in the fridge until set for 1-2 hours.

Top with the lid, add a double layer of greaseproof and tie.

A lid for the container may be used, provided that the lid allows some steam to come into contact with the food and the lid is securely fitted; an example is foil or greaseproof paper, pleated in the center and tied securely with string.

Common combinations with greaseproof

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "greaseproof" in a sentence?
An example: "They came with a small greaseproof paper twist of salt, so the punter could season to taste." This page contains 5 example sentences with the word "greaseproof" from authentic English texts.
What does "greaseproof" mean?
Greaseproof means: Resistant to grease.
What are synonyms of "greaseproof"?
Common synonyms of "greaseproof" include: impervious, imperviable.
How many example sentences with "greaseproof" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains 5 example sentences with "greaseproof", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.