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papered

 

[ ˈpeɪpərd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

decorating surfaces

The term 'papered' refers to the act of covering a surface, usually walls, with wallpaper or a layer of paper. This process is commonly used in home decoration and refurbishment. It involves applying adhesive to the paper and then adhering it to the wall to create an aesthetically pleasing environment. Papering can also refer to the act of covering something with paper for protection or presentation, such as papering a document. It is often associated with creativity and craftsmanship.

Synonyms

coated, covered, wallpapered

Examples of usage

  • She papered the living room with floral wallpaper.
  • They decided to paper the study to match the new furniture.
  • The artist papered the walls of the gallery with her own prints.
  • He papered the old furniture to give it a fresh look.

Translations

Translations of the word "papered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 papelado

🇮🇳 पेपर किया हुआ

🇩🇪 papierbezogen

🇮🇩 dijadikan kertas

🇺🇦 покритий папером

🇵🇱 pokryty papierem

🇯🇵 紙で覆われた

🇫🇷 tapissé

🇪🇸 empapelado

🇹🇷 kağıtla kaplanmış

🇰🇷 종이로 덮인

🇸🇦 مغطى بالورق

🇨🇿 pokrytý papírem

🇸🇰 pokrytý papierom

🇨🇳 用纸覆盖的

🇸🇮 pokrivan s papirjem

🇮🇸 pappírsfóðraður

🇰🇿 қағазбен қапталған

🇬🇪 ქაღალდის დაფარული

🇦🇿 kağızla örtülmüş

🇲🇽 empapelado

Etymology

The word 'paper' originated from the Latin word 'papyrus,' which was a material used in ancient Egypt made from the pith of the papyrus plant. Papyrus was used for writing and printing long before the advent of modern paper. The term evolved through Old French 'papier' and Middle English before settling into its current form. The verb 'to paper' in the context of wall coverings emerged in the 18th century when wallpaper became a popular interior decoration choice in Europe. The practice of decorating walls with paper had roots in the use of fine textiles and other materials, but paper proved to be more versatile and affordable for the average household. As interior design evolved, the techniques for papering walls became more sophisticated, leading to an explosion of patterns and textures available to consumers.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,996, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.