paper-craft
/ˈpeɪ.pə.krɑːft/ IELTSAcademic
noun
The skill or hobby of making objects from paper. It can include folding, cutting, gluing, and decorating paper.
- She enjoys paper-craft on weekends.
- The school held a paper-craft workshop.
- Paper-craft is popular for handmade cards.
Adinary Nuance
Paper-craft is broader than origami. Origami usually means paper folding, while paper-craft can include cutting, gluing, and decorating too. It is also more about the activity or hobby than a single finished object. If you mean handmade paper art in general, paper-craft is the better word.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- thủ công giấy
- Spanish
- manualidades en papel
- Chinese
- 纸艺
- Japanese
- ペーパークラフト
- Korean
- 종이 공예
Etymology
Paper-craft combines paper and craft. It became common in modern English for hobbies and handmade decoration, especially in the late 20th century.
Common phrases
paper-craft projectpaper-craft activitypaper-craft suppliespaper-craft workshop
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
- Is paper-craft the same as origami?
- No. Origami is mainly paper folding. Paper-craft can also use cutting, gluing, and decorating.
- Is paper-craft a common word?
- Yes, especially in schools, hobby stores, and craft classes.
- Can I use paper-craft in business writing?
- Yes, if you are writing about hobbies, workshops, or handmade products.
- How do I use paper-craft in a sentence?
- You can say, 'My daughter loves paper-craft and makes greeting cards.'