paper · noun /ˈpeɪ.pər/
paper (FLAT MATERIAL)
A1 U thin, flat material used for writing or drawing on, covering things in, etc.
Dictionary examples:
a piece/sheet of paper
She works on paper because she hates computers.
Learner example:
[The] teacher will give us paper so don't worry! (Key English Test; A2; Greek)
paper (NEWSPAPER)
B1 C a newspaper
Dictionary examples:
a daily/weekly/local/national paper
The photo was on the front page of all the papers.
Learner example:
Hey Jo, Yesterday I [saw] an advertisement for a job in a local paper: it said that if you like pets, you can become a dog-sitter for three days a week. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Italian)
paper (WRITING)
B1 C a piece of writing about a particular subject
Dictionary example:
I have a ten-page paper due for my history class next Monday.
Learner example:
I wrote a paper about children in Africa - their feelings concerning the Civil war. (First Certificate in English; B2; French)