crepe paper

noun

1. thin paper densely wrinkled to resemble crepe, used for decorating, wrapping, etc.

crepe paper

noun

1. thin crinkled coloured paper, resembling crepe and used for decorations

Other Words From

• crepe-paper adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of crepe paper¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

At each place have a tiny heart-shaped cup of cherry crepe paper, holding a little bunch of snow-drops.

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Crepe paper of various hues is provided for the costumes, and black thread for the queues.

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An electric fan above him that keeps the buttermilk "pure" and flies the American flag in crepe paper.

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Sit down here in the parlor and gaze at the crepe-paper oranges while I powder my nose and get into some street clothes.

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Shelves lined with red crepe paper which was now faded and torn and concentrically spotted.

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