Pronunciation

/ˈpeɪpər/

Definitions

Noun (n)

• A thin, flat material made from pressed pulp, typically derived from wood or recycled fibers, used for writing, printing, drawing, or packaging. Example: “She wrote her thoughts down on a sheet of paper.”
• A document or written record; can refer to academic articles, legal documents, newspaper articles, or essays. Example: “The professor assigned a 10-page research paper on climate change.”
• A periodical publication, often issued weekly or daily, consisting of folded sheets containing news, articles, and advertisements. Example: “He reads the local paper every morning over breakfast.”
• In some contexts, it can also refer to a written exam or test. Example: “They will have a math paper tomorrow.”
• (informal) Short for ‘paperwork’, referring to official documents or records. Example: “There’s a lot of paper involved in buying a house.”

Verb (v)

• To cover or wrap something with paper. Example: “I papered the walls with vintage maps.”
• To write or publish something, especially an article or research. Example: “She plans to paper her findings in a leading scientific journal.”

Phrases

• “Paper over the cracks”: to hide or disguise problems without solving them.
• “Read the fine print”: to examine the details of a contract or agreement carefully.
• “Put pen to paper”: to start writing or composing something.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The report was submitted in hard copy on high-quality paper.”
• Verb: “The author has been known to paper several journals with his groundbreaking research.”

Synonyms

• Sheet (for the physical material)
• Document (for written records)
• Article (for written works published in newspapers or journals)
• Test (for written exams)
• Work (as in artwork created using paper, e.g., origami)
• Forms (referring to paperwork)