notepaper
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Definition
Noun: 1. Writing paper intended for writing short notes or letters: Notepaper refers to paper, often of good quality and sometimes with decorative elements like a letterhead or a simple border, that is specifically designed for the purpose of writing brief communications.
Usage
Notepaper is typically used for informal or semi-formal correspondence, such as thank-you notes, brief personal letters, or memos. It is distinct from plain printer paper or formal stationery, often implying a degree of personal care or quality.
Examples
- Noun:
- She wrote a quick thank-you message on a piece of monogrammed notepaper.
- The hotel provides complimentary notepaper and pens in each room for guests.
- He always keeps a stack of elegant notepaper in his desk drawer for personal letters.
Advanced Usage
"Personal notepaper": Notepaper that is personalized with an individual's name or initials.
- Her personal notepaper featured a small floral design at the top.
"Official notepaper": Notepaper bearing the letterhead of an organization, used for official but often brief communications.
- The memo was sent on the company's official notepaper.
Variants and Related Words
- Stationery (n): A broader term for writing materials, including notepaper, envelopes, and other office supplies.
- Letter paper (n): Often synonymous with notepaper, though it can sometimes imply paper for longer letters.
- Memo pad (n): A pad of paper, often with a cardboard back, used for writing short notes; the paper itself can be considered a form of notepaper.
Synonyms
- Writing paper: General term for paper suitable for writing.
- Correspondence paper: Paper used for writing letters.
Antonyms
- Scrap paper: Paper, often reused or of low quality, used for informal jotting or drafts.
- Newsprint: The cheap paper on which newspapers are printed, not intended for personal correspondence.
Noun
- writing paper intended for writing short notes or letters