paper

(noun) a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses.

(noun) an essay (especially one written as an assignment). Synonyms: composition, report, theme. Examples: "He got an a on his composition."

(noun) a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements. Synonyms: newspaper. Examples: "He read his newspaper at breakfast."

(noun) a medium for written communication. Examples: "The notion of an office running without paper is absurd."

(noun) a scholarly article describing the results of observations or stating hypotheses. Examples: "He has written many scientific papers."

(noun) a business firm that publishes newspapers. Synonyms: newspaper, newspaper publisher. Examples: "Murdoch owns many newspapers."

(noun) the physical object that is the product of a newspaper publisher. Synonyms: newspaper. Examples: "When it began to rain he covered his head with a newspaper."

(verb) cover with paper. Examples: "Paper the box."

(verb) cover with wallpaper. Synonyms: wallpaper.