glossy paper

noun phrase

Meaning

Paper with a smooth, shiny surface, often used for photographs and high-quality printing.

Examples

The photographer chose glossy paper to make the colors pop.
Please print these brochures on glossy paper for a more professional look.

Synonyms: shiny paper, lustrous paper, coated paper

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glossy paper

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ˈɡlɒsi ˈpeɪpər

Definition

Paper with a smooth, shiny surface, often used for photographs and high-quality printing.

Examples

The photographer chose glossy paper to make the colors pop.
Please print these brochures on glossy paper for a more professional look.

How to Use glossy paper

print on glossy paper (prepositional phrase): To use glossy paper as the medium for printing. — "The company chose to print their marketing flyers on glossy paper."
glossy finish (collocation): A surface that is smooth and shiny. — "The new car model came with a deep, glossy finish."

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