writing paper

1 1.0

Thin paper you use to write letters by hand

noun

: papel para escribir

Could you get us some writing paper, please?
printing and writing paper

And finally, his lawyer, Doctor Clarence Jones, smuggled in some sheets of writing paper under his shirt, down his pants when he came to visit Doctor King.

Examples

To help judge size, look at the size of each letter in relation to the horizontal lines on writing paper.

Academic text (2015)
On top of his desk were formal writing paper and envelopes with elegant silver trim.

Fiction book (1995)
- Get me some writing paper, will you?

Patton (1970)
My mother's writing paper has cardinals all over it, so I knew what they looked like.

Fiction book (1997)
You got a pen in your pocket, and a valise full of writing paper.

Fiction book (1997)
This morning, she also chose a ream of recycled writing paper from America.

Fiction book (1999)
I then got some writing paper and mailed a letter to Thelma telling her that everything would be okay soon.

Fiction book (1994)
He pulls out the drawer to reveal pens, writing paper, a ruler, a compass, and a protractor amidst other sundry items.

Fiction book (2002)
A small leather-topped desk, high-backed chairs with embroidered seats, and a pale blue divan filled one side of the room, while a round walnut table large enough to accommodate books, writing paper, and a tea service dominated the other.

Fiction book (1997)
Could you please get us some writing paper for the invitation?

Synonyms

paper

vswriting paper

∞ 1.0

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

is the specific form of that material prepared for handwritten letters and manuscripts

sheet

vswriting paper

248 1.0

A single piece of paper used for writing or printing

is the type of thin material especially made for letter writing by hand

piece of paper

vswriting paper

180 1.0

A single flat sheet used for writing or printing

is the specialized thin sheet aimed at correspondence and handwritten manuscripts

sheet of paper

vswriting paper

26 1.0

A single flat piece of paper used for writing or printing

is specifically prepared thin sheets especially suitable for handwritten correspondence

slip of paper

vswriting paper

10 1.1

A small thin piece of paper for notes or receipts

is meant for longer handwritten correspondence rather than tiny note usage

notepaper

vswriting paper

2 1.0

Small sheets of paper for short notes or letters

is broader, for longer correspondence and manuscripts rather than short notes

letter paper

vswriting paper

1.0

Paper in a common size used for writing letters

is the general thin sheet suited to hand correspondence and manuscripts

laid paper

vswriting paper

Specialized

8.4

Paper with thin lines you can feel that run across it

is the plain thin sheet chosen for clear handwritten text rather than texture

How Smooth

typewriter paper

Archaic

6.0

writing paper

1 1.0

papery

2 4.8

Surface Forms

writing paper singular

writing papers plural

Morphology

writing + paper

The noun phrase 'writing paper' is fully compositional: 'writing' (the activity) modifies 'paper' to specify paper intended for writing. This follows a common modifier+noun pattern found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily infer the meaning.

Etymology

Writing paper comes from the simple idea of putting writing on paper: thin, smooth sheets made especially for letters and notes. Because people used these sheets 'to write letters' by hand, writing paper today still means paper meant for writing.