paper

Definition

  • n. a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
  • n. a medium for written communication
  • n. a scholarly article describing the results of observations or stating hypotheses
  • v. cover with paper

Word forms

Past participle
papered
Present participle
papering
Past tense
papered
Third person singular
papers

Example sentences

  1. n.

    I need to print my report on a special type of paper.

  2. vt.

    She decided to paper the living room with a bright floral design.

  3. vi.

    They will paper the bedroom this weekend.

  4. a.

    She gave him a paper gift bag for his birthday.