piece of paper
A 'piece of paper' is commonly used for writing, printing, or drawing, and can refer to a single sheet or a fragment of paper.
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Definition
A2General
(common)A single sheet used for writing, printing, or drawing.
Example
- She wrote her phone number on a piece of paper.
- Please hand me a piece of paper to take notes.
B1General
(common)A fragment or section torn or cut from a larger sheet.
Example
- He scribbled a quick note on a small piece of paper.
- She found a piece of paper with an old address written on it.
C1Derogatory
(informal, derogatory)A marriage certificate referred to dismissively.
Example
- He scoffed at the idea, calling it just a piece of paper.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "piece of paper":
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