graph paper

noun

: paper ruled for drawing graphs

Examples of graph paper in a Sentence

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Stella took inspiration from the technical aspects of the car, creating a design that prominently featured graph paper and a black and white theme to make the vehicle stand out against competitors. Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025 Stock image of a seismograph machine needle drawing a red line on graph paper depicting seismic and earthquake activity. Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025 But the butterfly that began to emerge on his graph paper intrigued him. Lyndie Chiou, Quanta Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025 The native note-taking app is robust, with over 24 page templates, including musical notation, graph paper, line notes, and weekly planning. PC Magazine, 21 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for graph paper

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of graph paper was in 1927

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“Graph paper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/graph%20paper. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

graph paper

noun
: paper ruled (as into small squares) for drawing graphs or making diagrams
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