term paper

noun

1. a long essay, report, or the like, written by a student as an assignment over the course of a term or semester.

Word History and Origins

Origin of term paper¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

He had been barred from leaving the building during the raid, which meant he was unable to get home and finish a term paper.

From BBC

After last week’s episode spend too much time fussing over underdeveloped subplots and supernatural occurrences, this week’s hour snaps to attention like a procrastinating student who had been putting off a term paper.

From New York Times

He said that he was a friend of Mrs. Elliott’s daughter Kari McCabe, and that muggers had stolen his money and a term paper he had written about the criminal justice system.

From New York Times

“This is inappropriate,” a chastened Jonathan finally admonishes Cairo, having climaxed while reading her term paper.

From New York Times

“Your AI might say, ‘It looks like you’re working on a term paper, let’s listen to this.

From Washington Times