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Definition of paperware

paperware

/ˈpeɪ.pɚˌwɛɹ/
pa · per · ware
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• noun

1

Articles made of paper or cardboard, especially disposable tableware such as plates, cups, and napkins.

Example

"To make cleanup easier after the office picnic, the organizers purchased recyclable paperware instead of using ceramic dishes."

2

In computing, software or a system design that exists only on paper in the form of plans or documentation rather than as a working implementation.

Example

"Critics dismissed the startup's ambitious new operating system as mere paperware until a functional prototype was finally demonstrated."

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• Rhymes for paperware

• Nearby Words

papermaker
papermaking
papermill
paperware
paperweight
paperwhite
paperwork

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Paperware. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/paperware
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