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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One problem involved a basket of school supplies including erasers, notebooks and writing paper. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for writing paper 

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 14 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

writing paper

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