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paper-mache vs paper

paper vs paper-mache

paper-mache and paper both are nouns.

paper-mache is not a verb while paper is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
paper-mache Yes No No No
paper Yes No Yes No
As nouns, paper is a hypernym of paper-mache; that is, paper is a word with a broader meaning than paper-mache:
  • paper-mache: a substance made from paper pulp that can be molded when wet and painted when dry
  • paper: a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
paper-mache (noun) paper (noun)
a substance made from paper pulp that can be molded when wet and painted when dry the physical object that is the product of a newspaper publisher
a medium for written communication
an essay (especially one written as an assignment)
a scholarly article describing the results of observations or stating hypotheses
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
a business firm that publishes newspapers
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
paper-mache (verb) paper (verb)
cover with paper
cover with wallpaper
Difference between paper-mache and paper

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