plain paper
"Plain paper" is commonly used for writing, printing, and copying due to its unmarked and untreated nature.
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Definition
A2General Use
(common)Paper that has no lines, markings, or decorations.
Example
- She used plain paper to print her essay.
- Artists often start with plain paper to sketch their ideas.
B2Photography
(technical)Photographic paper that is non-glossy and lacks any special coatings.
Example
- The photograph was printed on plain paper to give it a matte finish.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "plain paper":
piece of papercomputer paperwhite paperart paperpaper caseflat sheetscrap paperplain workphotographic paperblank canvasplain texttissue paperbank papergreen papertest paperplain waterplain brown wrapper