white paper

noun

1
: a government report on any subject
especially : a British publication that is usually less extensive than a blue book
2
: a detailed or authoritative report

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From employees in white paper boat hats to burgers and fries tucked into open cardboard trays ready for a meal in the car, In-N-Out has built a following that extends well beyond its restaurant doors. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026 The white paper also revealed that the industry is transitioning from pure decision support to direct action. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026 The finance ministry will propose a new ethics framework in a white paper in the spring, with Norway's parliament expected to vote on the changes in mid-2027. — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026 That same year, a Chinese government white paper identified outer space as a critical national security domain. — Kathleen Curlee, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for white paper

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of white paper was in 1884

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“White paper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white%20paper. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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