printing paper

American  

noun

Photography.

1. sensitized paper for printing positives.

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Etymology

Origin of printing paper

First recorded in 1780–90

Example Sentences

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

"Food, drink, snacks, printing, printing paper and resources, buying pens, books, pencil cases, calculators - all of that stuff is going up which is making it hard for students across the board," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2023

Ducey was on the board of printing paper manufacturer Verso Paper Corp, which was controlled by Apollo, from May 2006 until July 2016, according to corporate disclosures.

From Reuters • Oct. 30, 2020

At best, I completed simple administrative tasks, such as printing paper and hoarding Post-its, with mild competence.

From Salon • Feb. 10, 2014

Until the close of his life he had a keen eye for a truly black ink and superfine printing paper and all the other niceties of his former calling.

From Benjamin Franklin; Self-Revealed, Volume II (of 2) A Biographical and Critical Study Based Mainly on his own Writings by Bruce, Wiliam Cabell