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