Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of paper made partially or entirely from cotton or linen rags: "rag paper" refers to a high-quality, durable paper manufactured using textile fibers from rags, typically cotton or linen, rather than wood pulp.

Usage

• General Use: "Rag paper" is used to describe paper known for its strength, longevity, and resistance to yellowing. It is commonly used for important documents, archival records, fine art, and currency.
  • The artist preferred rag paper for her watercolor paintings because it doesn't deteriorate quickly.
  • Important historical documents are often printed on rag paper to ensure their preservation.

Advanced Usage

• "To be printed on rag paper": Indicates that a document or item is produced on this specific, high-quality material.
  • The certificate of authenticity was printed on genuine rag paper.

Variants and Related Words

• Rag content: (Noun phrase) A term specifying the percentage of rag fibers in a paper.
  • Look for paper with a high rag content for your archival project.

Synonyms

• Cotton paper: Paper made from cotton fibers, often used interchangeably with "rag paper."
• Linen paper: Paper made from linen fibers, a specific type of rag paper.

Related Phrases

• Rag-based: (Adjective) Describing a material or product that uses rag paper as a component.
  • The book had a beautiful rag-based cover.

Noun

1. paper made partly or wholly from rags