writing paper

noun

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

Examples of writing paper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Professional essay writers pride themselves on writing papers from scratch and following specific instructions. —

Ascend Agency, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2024 Students in the program often face obstacles unfamiliar to students who aren’t incarcerated — such as writing papers by hand, having no access to the internet, and having designated time restrictions that make reading and studying more difficult. —

Sean Stetson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 28 Aug. 2023 Grab that letter-writing paper, friends! —

Ruth Kinane, EW.com, 23 July 2021 Alexander Yefimovich fulfilled his promise: the little porcelain box, filled with little white pills, now sat on the desk next to a stack of writing paper, envelopes, and outdated subway tickets. —

Lyudmila Ulitskaya, The New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2023 See all Example Sentences for writing paper

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Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of writing paper was in 1548

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