Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
foil
noun / verb
/fɔɪl/
Definition
A thin sheet of metal, typically aluminum, used for wrapping or covering food.
Examples
- She wrapped the leftovers in aluminum foil to keep them fresh.
- The hero’s cleverness was highlighted by the foil of the villain’s arrogance.
Meaning
Foil can also refer to a person or thing that contrasts with and so enhances the qualities of another.
Synonyms
- wrapper
- sheet
- counterpart
