plain paper

noun

Paper that has no ruled lines or other markings on it.

“Toss me a ream of that plain paper, please. The printer is empty again.”

Meanings

nounplain paper (usually uncountable, plural plain papers)

plural plain papers

  1. uncountableusuallyPaper that has no ruled lines or other markings on it.

    Toss me a ream of that plain paper, please. The printer is empty again.

    Synonyms: typing paper

  2. uncountableusuallyNon-glossy photographic paper.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounPaper that has no ruled lines or other markings on it.

Translations

Arabic وَرَق عَادِيّ
  • وَرَق عَادِيّ (waraq ʕādiyy)Paper that has no ruled lines or other markings on it
Polish czysty papier
  • czysty papierPaper that has no ruled lines or other markings on it
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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “plain paper,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/plain%20paper.

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