Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

crumpled-paper

Noun

/ˈkrʌmpəld ˈpeɪpər/

Definition

A piece of paper that has been crushed or wrinkled, often losing its flat shape.

Examples

After finishing the test, she tossed the crumpled paper into the bin.
He unfolded the crumpled paper to read the note inside.
The artist used crumpled paper to create a textured background for his painting.

Meaning

Crumpled paper refers to any paper that has been scrunched up, either intentionally or accidentally. It often indicates that the paper has been discarded or that it was not used in its intended flat form.