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papier-mache

pa·pier-mâ·ché
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [pey-per-muh-shey, -ma-; French pa-pyey-mah-shey]
    • /ˌpeɪ pər məˈʃeɪ, -mæ-; French pa pyeɪ mɑˈʃeɪ/
    • /ˌpæp.i.eɪˈmæʃ.eɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pey-per-muh-shey, -ma-; French pa-pyey-mah-shey]
    • /ˌpeɪ pər məˈʃeɪ, -mæ-; French pa pyeɪ mɑˈʃeɪ/

Definitions of papier-mache word

  • noun papier-mache a substance made of pulped paper or paper pulp mixed with glue and other materials or of layers of paper glued and pressed together, molded when moist to form various articles, and becoming hard and strong when dry. 1
  • adjective papier-mache made of papier-mâché. 1
  • adjective papier-mache easily destroyed or discredited; false, pretentious, or illusory: a papier-mâché façade of friendship. 1
  • uncountable noun papier-mache Papier-mâché is a mixture of pieces of paper and glue. It can be made, while still damp, into objects such as bowls, ornaments, and models. 0
  • noun papier-mache a hard strong substance suitable for painting on, made of paper pulp or layers of paper mixed with paste, size, etc, and moulded when moist 0
  • adjective papier-mache made of papier-mâché 0
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Origin of papier-mache

First appearance:

before 1745
One of the 47% newest English words
1745-55; < French: literally, chewed paper

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Parts of speech for Papier-mache

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papier-mache popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Related words

  • carton-pierre

    papier-mâché decorated in imitation of wood, stone, or metal, and chiefly used for ornamental statuary or decorative motifs.

  • daruma

    a large red papier-mâché Japanese doll in the form of a seated potbellied Buddhist monk: considered a bringer of luck and prosperity.

  • piñata

    (in Mexico and Central America) a gaily decorated crock or papier-mâché figure filled with toys, candy, etc., and suspended from above, especially during Christmas or birthday festivities, so that children, who are blindfolded, may break it or knock it down with sticks and release the contents.

  • stereotype

    a process, now often replaced by more advanced methods, for making metal printing plates by taking a mold of composed type or the like in papier-mâché or other material and then taking from this mold a cast in type metal.

  • wired

    made of wire; consisting of or constructed with wires.
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