crepe paper

noun

thin paper densely wrinkled to resemble crepe, used for decorating, wrapping, etc.
Also called crepe.

Origin of crepe paper

First recorded in 1890–95

OTHER WORDS FROM crepe paper

crepe-pa·per, adjective

Words nearby crepe paper

creosote bush, crepe, crepe de chine, crepe hair, crepe marocain, crepe paper, crepe rubber, crepehanger, creperie, crepey, crepitant

Example sentences from the Web for crepe paper

  • Sit down here in the parlor and gaze at the crepe-paper oranges while I powder my nose and get into some street clothes.

    Dawn O'Hara, The Girl Who Laughed |Edna Ferber

British Dictionary definitions for crepe paper

crepe paper

noun

thin crinkled coloured paper, resembling crepe and used for decorations