Definition

1. Noun:
   • Paper for writing letters: "letter-paper" refers to writing paper specifically designed or used for writing personal or formal correspondence (letters).

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She selected a sheet of fine letter-paper to write to her grandmother. (Paper intended for letter-writing.)
  • The stationery store sells monogrammed letter-paper in various colours. (Writing paper for letters, often with a personalized design.)

Advanced Usage

• "to write on letter-paper": to use this specific type of paper for correspondence.

  • He always writes his thank-you notes on elegant letter-paper. (He uses formal writing paper for such messages.)

• "letter-paper size": a standard size for such paper, often slightly smaller than A4 or US letter, designed to fit into envelopes.

  • The letter-paper size is typically 8.5 by 11 inches in the United States. (The dimensions are standard for letter-writing.)

Variants and Related Words

• Letter (n): a written or printed message addressed to a person or organisation.

  • I received a letter from my friend yesterday. (A written communication.)

• Paper (n): a material made from cellulose pulp, used for writing, printing, or drawing.

  • He bought a ream of paper for the printer. (A generic term for the material.)

• Letterhead (n): a printed heading on stationery stating a person's or organisation's name and address.

  • The company's letterhead appears at the top of the page. (Formal stationery with printed details.)

Synonyms

• Writing paper: paper used for writing, especially letters.
• Stationery: writing materials, including paper, pens, and envelopes.
• Correspondence paper: paper specifically intended for letter-writing.

Related Idioms

• "on letter-paper": used in the context of official or personal correspondence.
  • The invitation was printed on heavy, cream-coloured letter-paper. (The paper was of a formal quality for correspondence.)

Note

• "letter-paper" is a compound noun, and it is often written with a hyphen or as one word ("letterpaper"), though the hyphenated form is standard. It is distinct from "letterhead" (which refers to the printed heading) and from generic "paper."