notepaper

American

[noht-pay-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

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notepaper

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

From New York Times ● Jan. 20, 2024

Dr Wood said the letter, written by Dickens on blue-headed notepaper, had remained undeciphered for more than 150 years.

From BBC ● Feb. 6, 2022

The letter, printed by hand on a sheet of white notepaper, is tragically prophetic.

From Washington Post ● Jan. 27, 2022

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

I pull out my notepaper to write a letter to my sister Hilda.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz

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