Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

pen and paper

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.30 in modern English

Syllables: pen and -pa-per
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A combination which can be used for writing.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"I eschew the idea of plugging in my laptop to take notes and resort to old-fashioned pen and paper instead, so that I can enjoy more of the view and not be distracted by bashing a keyboard."

Usage

Uncountable

Phrases

put pen to paper

Frequently Paired Words

put pen to paper

Questions

What does pen and paper mean?: A combination which can be used for writing.

How to pronounce pen and paper

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