papers

pa-pers · noun, verb

imported

Definitions

noun, verb

  1. 1.

    Plural of paper; sheets of material for writing or printing on.

  2. 2.

    Third person singular present tense of "paper"; covers with wallpaper.

  3. 3.

    Official documents such as identification, contracts, or legal records.

  4. 4.

    Newspapers.

  5. 5.

    Academic or scholarly articles or essays.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    on paper — in theory; according to documents
  • •
    paper over — to conceal or hide problems temporarily
  • •
    walking papers — notice of dismissal from a job

Related words

See also: documents, newspapers, paper, paperwork
Synonyms: documents, newspapers, records

Etymology

From Latin papyrus, from Greek papyros (the papyrus plant used to make writing material).