crepe paper

noun

thin paper densely wrinkled to resemble crepe, used for decorating, wrapping, etc.

crepe paper

First recorded in 1890–95

At each place have a tiny heart-shaped cup of cherry crepe paper, holding a little bunch of snow-drops.

Crepe paper of various hues is provided for the costumes, and black thread for the queues.

An electric fan above him that keeps the buttermilk "pure" and flies the American flag in crepe paper.

Sit down here in the parlor and gaze at the crepe-paper oranges while I powder my nose and get into some street clothes.

Shelves lined with red crepe paper which was now faded and torn and concentrically spotted.

April 18, 2024petrichor

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