page
page Lexical Profile
page Game Scores & Validity
• noun
One side (or both sides) of a leaf of paper in a book, magazine, newspaper, or other printed or digital document.
"She bookmarked the page so she wouldn't lose her place while reading."
A specific period or remarkable event considered as a part of history or someone's life.
"The successful moon landing wrote a new page in the history of human exploration."
A young person employed to run errands, carry messages, or act as an attendant, especially in a hotel, club, or legislative body.
"The senator sent a page to deliver the confidential documents to the committee."
• verb
To summon or call someone by name, typically using a public address system or an electronic paging device.
"The receptionist had to page the doctor immediately regarding a medical emergency."
To turn the leaves of a book or document, usually to browse or skim the contents (often followed by 'through').
"He began to page through the thick catalog in search of a specific replacement part."
Word Nuance & Usage
The word consists of two distinct homonyms with completely different etymologies: one referring to a document's leaf, and the other referring to an attendant or the act of summoning.
• Rhymes for page
Word Origin & Etymology
The meaning 'leaf of a book' comes from Old French 'page' and Latin 'pagina' (a written page, leaf, or sheet). The meaning 'young attendant' is derived separately from Old French 'page', likely related to Italian 'paggio' and ultimately Greek 'paidion' (little boy).