printing paper
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of printing paper
First recorded in 1780–90
Example Sentences
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Silicon dioxide is found in paints and printing paper, for example, and is also used as a food additive.
From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2024
Use regular printing paper for the gift wrap, said Ms. Madfis, and card stock for the rest.
From New York Times • Apr. 30, 2021
At best, I completed simple administrative tasks, such as printing paper and hoarding Post-its, with mild competence.
From Salon • Feb. 10, 2014
Winners cash out by printing paper slips and trading them in with the shop attendant.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2013
On these another moist damping sheet is laid, and again three dry sheets of printing paper, face downwards, and so on alternately to the number of sheets of the batch to be printed.
From Wood-Block Printing A Description of the Craft of Woodcutting and Colour Printing Based on the Japanese Practice by Fletcher, F. Morley (Frank Morley)
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