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

"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

We both looked at the notepaper on the table between us, and then Miss Kenton turned her gaze away with an air of annoyance.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro