Papers: meaning, definitions and examples

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papers

 

[ หˆpeษชpษ™rz ]

Context #1

writing

A material made of cellulose pulp, derived mainly from wood, rags, and certain grasses, processed into flexible sheets or rolls by deposit from an aqueous suspension, and used chiefly for writing, printing, drawing, wrapping, and covering walls.

Synonyms

document, parchment, sheet

Examples of usage

  • He wrote his thoughts on a piece of paper.
  • She wrapped the gift in colorful paper.
  • The walls were covered with floral paper.
Context #2

newspaper

A daily or weekly publication consisting of folded sheets containing news, articles, and advertisements.

Synonyms

journal, newspaper, periodical

Examples of usage

  • He reads the paper every morning.
  • She works for the local paper.
Context #3

legal

A written or printed document that provides official information or evidence.

Synonyms

certificate, document, legal document

Examples of usage

  • The lawyer filed the legal papers in court.
  • She signed the adoption papers.

Translations

Translations of the word "papers" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น papรฉis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเค—เคœเคพเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Papiere

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kertas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐะฟะตั€ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ papiery

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ›ธ้กž

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท papiers

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ papeles

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaฤŸฤฑtlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„œ๋ฅ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูˆุฑุงู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ papรญry

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ papiere

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ–‡ไปถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ papirji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pappรญrar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐา“ะฐะทะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒแƒฆแƒแƒšแƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kaฤŸฤฑzlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ papeles

Word origin

The word 'papers' has its origins in the Middle English word 'paper', from Old French 'papier', from Latin 'papyrus'. The use of paper as a writing material has a long history, dating back to ancient Egypt and China. Over time, paper became a widely used material for writing, printing, and various other purposes.

See also: paperback, paperclip, paperclips, paperwork.