Definition

Noun: - A type of paper specifically manufactured for creating drawings: Drawing paper refers to paper that has a surface texture, weight, and quality suitable for use with various drawing media such as pencil, charcoal, pastel, or ink. It is often used in drafting, sketching, and artistic illustration.

Usage

• Drawing paper is a material used by artists, architects, students, and designers as a surface for their work.
• It is distinct from other papers like printer paper or watercolor paper due to its specific finish and tooth, which is optimized for dry media.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "To be on drawing paper": This phrase can be used to indicate that a plan or idea is in its initial, conceptual stage, often in the form of a sketch.
  • The design for the new park is still on drawing paper; construction won't start for months.

Variants and Related Words

• Tracing paper (n): A thin, translucent paper placed over a drawing to copy or trace it.
• Sketch paper (n): A type of drawing paper, often lighter weight, used for quick preliminary sketches.
• Bristol board (n): A heavy, stiff drawing paper or board, often used for finished illustrations.
• Vellum (n): A fine-quality parchment or a smooth, durable paper sometimes used for technical drawing.

Synonyms

• Drafting paper: Paper used specifically for technical or architectural drawings.
• Artist's paper: A general term for paper intended for artistic use, which can include drawing paper.

Related Phrases

• Put pencil to drawing paper: To begin drawing or drafting.
  • After weeks of planning, he finally put pencil to drawing paper.

Noun

1. paper that is specially prepared for use in drafting