notepaper

American  

[noht-pey-per] / ˈnoʊtˌpeɪ pər /

noun

1. writing paper, especially that used in writing notes or personal correspondence and usually less than 8½ × 11 inches (21.6 × 27.9 centimeters) in size.

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notepaper British  

/ ˈnəʊtˌpeɪpə /

noun

1. paper for writing letters; writing paper

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Etymology

Origin of notepaper

First recorded in 1840–50; note + paper

Example Sentences

One of the letters, written on Buckingham Palace notepaper, was sent just three weeks before Diana’s wedding to Prince Charles.

From BBC • Jul. 25, 2024

My library tends to bristle with bookmarks: scraps of notepaper and receipts and old Christmas cards.

From New York Times • Jan. 20, 2024

In felt-tip pens, in pencil and ballpoint on notepaper, she articulated her desires on the backs of envelopes, holiday greetings or magazine subscription blow-in cards.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2020

Handwritten in cursive on flowery notepaper, it said: “Courage is fear that has said its prayers.”

From Washington Post • Jul. 31, 2020

The letter is handwritten, on small square notepaper.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett