Pronunciation: /ˈpeɪpər/
noun a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood, rags, or certain grasses, processed into flexible sheets or rolls used for writing or printing on
A1 I need a sheet of paper to write a note.
A2 She wrapped the gift in colorful paper.
B1 The report was printed on recycled paper.
B2 The artist used watercolor paper for her painting.
C1 The professor's paper on climate change was published in a prestigious journal.
C2 The lawyer presented a compelling paper on the legal implications of the case.
verb to cover or wrap with paper
A1 I papered the walls of my room with colorful posters.
A2 She papered over the cracks in the ceiling to hide them.
B1 The students were asked to paper their notebooks with wrapping paper.
B2 The artist papered the canvas with layers of paint to create a textured effect.
C1 The company decided to paper over their financial losses by manipulating the accounts.
C2 The politician tried to paper over the scandal by issuing a carefully worded statement.
adjective related to or made of paper
A1 I need a paper bag to carry my groceries.
A2 She wrote her phone number on a paper napkin.
B1 The teacher handed out a paper assignment for us to complete.
B2 The company uses paper receipts for all transactions.
C1 The artist created a stunning paper sculpture for the exhibition.
C2 The lawyer presented a detailed paper trail as evidence in court.
formal The research paper was well-written and thoroughly researched.
informal Can you pass me that piece of paper over there?
slang I need to jot down some notes on this scrap of paper.
figurative His argument was as flimsy as tissue paper.
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