writing paper

noun

: paper that is usually finished with a smooth surface and sized and that can be written on with ink

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But an old-school, low-tech scam is surging and is more than enough reason to avoid or limit writing paper checks altogether. — Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 17 June 2026 After all, paying bills and avoiding Paradise spoilers is just as stressful as writing papers. — Danielle Pointdujour, Essence, 13 Mar. 2025 One problem involved a basket of school supplies including erasers, notebooks and writing paper. — Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024 Papier saw notecard sales surge 33% year-over-year in 2025, with writing paper up 23%. — Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for writing paper

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of writing paper was in 1548

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writing paper

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: paper that has a smooth surface so that it can be written on with ink
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