Paper Definition & Meaning
paper
- noun
- a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
- an essay (especially one written as an assignment); "he got an A on his composition"
- a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements; "he read his newspaper at breakfast"
- a medium for written communication; "the notion of an office running without paper is absurd"
- a scholarly article describing the results of observations or stating hypotheses; "he has written many scientific papers"
- a business firm that publishes newspapers; "Murdoch owns many newspapers"
- the physical object that is the product of a newspaper publisher; "when it began to rain he covered his head with a newspaper"
- verb
- cover with paper; "paper the box"
- cover with wallpaper
"Paper" in song lyrics
See how paper is used in real songs:
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"People stoppin' my paper"
11/5 — Blockstyle Murderah -
"Cuz without the paper"
11/5 — Blockstyle Murderah -
"Cuz this is the season I'm catching my paper"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Lounge Lo, Polite, Shawn Wigs — Back on the Grind
Words that rhyme with paper
Usage tips for "paper"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "paper" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for paper to find words that pair well.