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linen paper

linen paper

1 4.3
A high-quality paper that feels like linen and is used for formal letters
  • noun
translation icon : papel de lino
  • The official letter was printed on high-quality linen paper, making it look very distinguished.

Examples

  • He can revel in the physical details of the craft, the handpressed proofs on their lavish linen paper.

    Academic text (2003)

  • In the age of powered rotary presses, linotype machines, and machine-made paper, he insisted on using hand presses, manual typesetting, and handmade linen paper.

    Academic text (2017)

  • It was so sweet of your mom to splurge on French linen paper.

    Think Like a Man Too (2014)

  • She wrote her wedding invitations on elegant linen paper to add a touch of sophistication.

  • For the graduation announcement, they chose a creamy linen paper to reflect the formal occasion.

Synonyms

paper
vslinen paper
∞ 1.0

Thin material made from wood pulp used for writing, printing and wrapping

is a higher quality textured form used mainly for formal stationery
linen
vslinen paper
6 5.1

A high-quality paper with a fine feel used for invitations and certificates

has identical meaning but is used especially for formal documents
writing paper
vslinen paper
1 1.0

Thin paper you use to write letters by hand

focuses more on formal texture and use for certificates and stationery
rag paper
vslinen paper
  • Specialized
1 7.5

A sheet people make from old cloth that lasts a long time

is similar but stresses woven-like surface and stationery use

Surface Forms

linen paper singular
linen papers plural

Morphology

linen + paper

The meaning 'paper made from or textured like linen' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'linen' (material or texture) with 'paper' (sheets for writing). This noun–noun compound follows a regular compositional pattern found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

The name linen paper comes from making paper from old linen cloth and from giving paper a cloth-like texture. Because it looked and felt like linen, the phrase now means a 'high-quality' textured paper used for formal letters and invitations.