manila paper

noun

often capitalized M

: a strong and durable paper of a brownish or buff color and smooth finish made originally from Manila hemp

Examples of manila paper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Pin the thin manila paper on to the cloth, as the pattern’s instructions say. —Faith Bottum, WSJ, 5 May 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

manila paper

noun

often capitalized M

: a tough brownish paper made originally from Manila hemp and used especially as a wrapping paper