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clipsheet

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈklɪpʃiːt/

KK: /ˈklɪpʃiːt/

noun
Definition

A piece of paper that has news articles and other information printed on it, typically on one side, making it easy to cut out and use again.


Example

The journalist handed me a clipsheet filled with the latest news articles.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you seen the latest edition of the clipsheet?
Sloth B
No, I haven't. What's in it this time?
Sloth A
It has some really interesting articles and updates.
Sloth B
Sounds great! I should check it out later.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
handout
leaflet
bulletin
Antonyms
book
novel
magazine
Root Explanation

The word 'clipsheet' is formed from 'clip' (from Old English 'clyppan', meaning to grasp or hold) and 'sheet' (from Old English 'sceat', meaning a piece of material or a layer). The term 'clipsheet' refers to a sheet that is held or grasped, typically used for organizing documents.

Memory Tip

Think of 'grasping' ('clip') a 'piece of material' ('sheet') to remember that a clipsheet is used to hold documents together.

Visually Confused Words

No commonly confused words.

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