writing-paper
Definition
- Noun:
- Paper for writing: "writing-paper" refers to a type of paper designed specifically for writing on, typically by hand with a pen or pencil. It is often smooth, of good quality, and may be ruled or unruled.
- Stationery for correspondence: More specifically, "writing-paper" can mean paper used for letters or personal correspondence, often sold in sheets or pads.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- She bought a ream of writing-paper for her new journal. (A large quantity of paper intended for handwriting.)
- He wrote his thank-you note on fine writing-paper. (High-quality paper used for personal letters.)
Advanced Usage
"to be on writing-paper": to be written or printed on such paper.
- The invitation was on elegant writing-paper with a watermark. (The invitation used high-quality paper with a distinguishing mark.)
"writing-paper pad": a collection of sheets of writing-paper bound together.
- She always carried a writing-paper pad in her bag for notes. (A portable pad of writing paper.)
Variants and Related Words
- Writing-paper (n): a compound noun; its plural is "writing-papers" (rarely used).
- Paper (n): the general material; "writing-paper" is a specific type.
- Letter-paper (n): a synonym often used for paper specifically for correspondence.
- He chose a cream-colored letter-paper for his letters. (Paper for writing letters.)
Synonyms
- Stationery: paper and other materials for writing.
- Notepaper: paper used for notes or letters.
- Correspondence paper: paper designed for letter-writing.
Related Idioms
- Put pen to paper: to begin writing.
- It's time to put pen to paper, so get out your writing-paper. (Start writing on the appropriate paper.)
- On paper: in theory or in written form, but not necessarily in practice.
- The plan looks good on paper, but we need writing-paper to draft it. (The plan seems good in written form.)
Phrasal Verbs
- Write on: to use as a surface for writing.
- Please write on the writing-paper provided. (Use the supplied paper for writing.)