writing paper
Americannoun
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paper on which to write.
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stationery; notepaper.
noun
Etymology
Origin of writing paper
First recorded in 1540–50
Example Sentences
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One problem involved a basket of school supplies including erasers, notebooks and writing paper.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2024
No books or writing paper were provided, and he was not allowed to see a lawyer or contact the Japanese Embassy, Suzuki said.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 30, 2022
They still need to be scaled up from the size of a piece of writing paper to hundreds of square meters and prove durable for months of continuous use.
From Science Magazine • Sep. 29, 2022
For her seventh birthday in April 1933, the princess sent out tea party invitations on her own stationery - blue writing paper embossed with a capital "E" below a royal crown.
From BBC • Feb. 5, 2022
A bit of writing paper came with it also.”
From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper
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