wastepaper
Prononciation : [ˈweɪstˌpeɪpər]
Mot
Contexte : « recycling »
(noun) wastepaper is paper that is no longer needed and has been thrown away or used. It can be recycled to make new paper. Think of it like used drawings or notes that you don’t need anymore.
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I collected all the wastepaper in my room to recycle it.
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I didn’t find any wastepaper in the recycling bin this week.
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Where should I put this wastepaper for recycling?
Contexte : « stationery »
(noun) wastepaper can also refer to paper that is used for rough notes or drafts. You might use it to scribble ideas before writing them down neatly.
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She used wastepaper to brainstorm her project ideas.
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He didn’t want any wastepaper on his desk; he liked everything organized.
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Do you have any wastepaper I can use for my rough notes?
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