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writing paper

noun

: paper that is usually finished with a smooth surface and sized and that can be written on with ink

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Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of writing paper was in 1548

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“Writing paper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/writing%20paper. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.

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writing paper

noun
: paper that has a smooth surface so that it can be written on with ink
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