Paper

/ˈpeɪpə/

The meaning and definition of Paper, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. A paper packet containing a quantity of items.
    “a paper of pins, tacks, opium, etc.”
  2. A medicinal preparation spread upon paper, intended for external application.
    “cantharides paper”
verb
  1. To fill (a theatre or other paid event) with complimentary seats.
    “As the event has not sold well, we'll need to paper the house.”
  2. To apply paper to.
    “to paper the hallway walls”
Synonyms bookfell

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