notepaper

American

[noht-pey-per] / ˈnoʊtˌpeɪ pər /

noun

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.

notepaper British

/ ˈnəʊtˌpeɪpə /

noun

paper for writing letters; writing paper

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Etymology

Origin of notepaper

First recorded in 1840–50; note + paper

Example Sentences

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"We have dealt with the aftermath of a hugely ill-advised and unsuccessful television interview," wrote Mr Hampshire on official Buckingham Palace notepaper.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2025

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

He returned a few minutes later and laid down two sheets of rather dirty notepaper before Poirot.

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie

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