Endpaper

Pronunciation: /ˈɛndˌpeɪpər/

Definitions of endpaper

noun a leaf of paper at the beginning or end of a book

Example Sentences

A1 The endpaper of the book was torn.

A2 I found a beautiful design on the endpaper of the novel.

B1 The endpaper of the journal had a map of the world.

B2 The endpaper of the textbook had helpful study tips.

C1 The endpaper of the collector's edition book was signed by the author.

C2 The endpaper of the rare first edition had intricate gold leaf detailing.

Examples of endpaper in a Sentence

formal The endpaper of the book featured a beautiful floral design.

informal I love how the endpaper of this book has a cool pattern on it.

slang Check out the endpaper on this book, it's so rad!

figurative The endpaper of the project symbolized the beginning of a new chapter in their lives.

Grammatical Forms of endpaper

• past tense: endpapered
• plural: endpapers
• comparative: more endpaper
• superlative: most endpaper
• present tense: endpaper
• future tense: will endpaper
• perfect tense: have endpapered
• continuous tense: is endpapering
• singular: endpaper
• positive degree: endpaper
• infinitive: to endpaper
• gerund: endpapering
• participle: endpapered

Origin and Evolution of endpaper

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'endpaper' originated from the practice of binding books with decorative paper at the beginning and end of the text block.

Evolution of the word: Originally used simply as decorative paper at the end of a book, 'endpaper' has evolved to also refer to the specific type of paper used for this purpose in bookbinding.