Dictionary Only:
Explicit Words:

PAPER

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 13 meanings of the word Paper.

How to pronounce paper:

UK
US

Paper - as a noun

An essay (especially one written as an assignment)

Example: "He got an a on his composition"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
composition17report8theme10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
essay8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

Example: "He read his newspaper at breakfast"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
newspaper16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
press7public press
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A medium for written communication

Example: "The notion of an office running without paper is absurd"

A scholarly article describing the results of observations or stating hypotheses

Example: "He has written many scientific papers"

A business firm that publishes newspapers

Example: "Murdoch owns many newspapers"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
newspaper16newspaper publisher

The physical object that is the product of a newspaper publisher

Example: "When it began to rain he covered his head with a newspaper"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
newspaper16

Paper - as a verb

Cover with paper

Example: "Paper the box"

Cover with wallpaper

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wallpaper16

Paper - as an adjective

Made of paper.

Example: "Paper bag; paper plane"

Insubstantial (from the weakness of common paper)

Example: "Paper tiger; paper gangster"

Planned (from plans being drawn up on paper)

Example: "Paper rocket; paper engine"

Having a title that is merely official, or given by courtesy or convention.

Example: "A paper baron; a paper lord"

Example Sentences

"She wrote her name on the paper."
"I need to print out this document on paper."
"He crumpled the paper and threw it into the trash."
"The teacher handed out worksheets on a stack of paper."
"They read today's news in the morning paper."
View more

Word Game Points

Is PAPER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, paper is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PAPER has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is PAPER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, paper is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PAPER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is PAPER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, paper is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PAPER has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

Word Variations & Relations

A-Z Proximities

Add 1 Letter To Make These Words...

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen