1. thin material made from wood pulp, used for writing, printing, or wrapping
2. a newspaper
Usage: informal
3. a written or printed document

1. to cover with paper, especially wallpaper

1. existing only on paper; theoretical rather than actual

Examples

• She wrote her name on a piece of paper.
• I read about the accident in the morning paper.
• Please sign these papers before you leave.
• He wrote a research paper on climate change.
• The police asked to see his papers.
• They decided to paper the dining room walls.
• The company showed a paper profit but was actually losing money.