crepe paper
thin paper densely wrinkled to resemble crepe, used for decorating, wrapping, etc.
Origin of crepe paper
1- Also called crepe.
Other words from crepe paper
- crepe-paper, adjective
Words Nearby crepe paper
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How to use crepe paper in a sentence
At each place have a tiny heart-shaped cup of cherry crepe paper, holding a little bunch of snow-drops.
Suppers | Paul Piercecrepe paper of various hues is provided for the costumes, and black thread for the queues.
Suppers | Paul PierceAn electric fan above him that keeps the buttermilk "pure" and flies the American flag in crepe paper.
Vignettes Of San Francisco | Almira BaileySit down here in the parlor and gaze at the crepe-paper oranges while I powder my nose and get into some street clothes.
Dawn O'Hara, The Girl Who Laughed | Edna FerberShelves lined with red crepe paper which was now faded and torn and concentrically spotted.
Main Street | Sinclair Lewis
British Dictionary definitions for crepe paper
thin crinkled coloured paper, resembling crepe and used for decorations
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