paperwork
noun
pa·per·work
ˈpā-pər-ˌwərk 
: routine clerical or recordkeeping work often incidental to a more important task
Examples of paperwork in a Sentence
She failed to file the paperwork on time.
The lawyer had us fill in the paperwork for the mortgage.
Recent Examples on the Web
Many workers lack clear guidance on post-employment options, and the analog, paperwork-heavy rollover process feels daunting.
—
Brian Menickella, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
At the same time, Aasmaan and Karishma are just moments away from signing the legal paperwork to marry, unaware of the shocking truth that will upend everything.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 18 Sep. 2025
This includes reducing the documentation burden for doctors and cutting different types of paperwork that nurses have to do.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
For many attorneys, the grind of endless deadlines, paperwork, and ungrateful clients can lead to heavy disappointment.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for paperwork
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Brian Menickella, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
At the same time, Aasmaan and Karishma are just moments away from signing the legal paperwork to marry, unaware of the shocking truth that will upend everything.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 18 Sep. 2025
This includes reducing the documentation burden for doctors and cutting different types of paperwork that nurses have to do.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
For many attorneys, the grind of endless deadlines, paperwork, and ungrateful clients can lead to heavy disappointment.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for paperwork
Cite this Entry
“Paperwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paperwork. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
paperwork
noun
pa·per·work
-ˌwərk
: routine office or record-keeping work
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share