page — one side of a sheet of paper in a book, magazine, or newspaper
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: one side of a sheet of paper in a book, magazine, or newspaper
Pronunciation (IPA): /peɪdʒ/
Example Sentences
- I dog-eared the page because I couldn't find a bookmark.
- The waiter was paged so many times that he started hiding in the kitchen.
- She bookmarked the web page about how to remember things better.
page
NOUN[/peɪdʒ/]
one side of a sheet of paper in a book, magazine, or newspaper
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'pagina', which originally referred to something fastened or fixed to a wooden stake or vine prop. In antiquity, parchment was attached to wooden stakes for writing, giving rise to the term for a written leaf or sheet.
Breakdown
Latin 'pagina' (something fixed or fastened) → English 'page'. The root likely relates to Latin 'pangere' (to fasten or fix), reflecting the practice of affixing writing surfaces to supports.
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📝Examples
“I dog-eared the page because I couldn't find a bookmark.”
“The waiter was paged so many times that he started hiding in the kitchen.”
“She bookmarked the web page about how to remember things better.”
“The medieval page was tired of running messages and decided to become a knight instead.”
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