Page

Definition

Page is a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers to one side of a sheet of paper in a book, magazine, or similar, or a web document. It can also describe a young person employed in service or a messenger. As a verb, it means to summon someone, typically using a public address system or electronic device.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /peɪdʒ/
• Respelling: PAYJ

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /peɪdʒ/
• Respelling: PAYJ

Etymology

The word "page" originates from the Latin "pagina," meaning "a sheet or leaf of paper," which passed through Old French before entering Middle English. Its use to describe a messenger or servant derives from the Latin "pagius," meaning "boy" or "servant."

Derivatives

• Pagination (noun)
• Pager (noun)
• Page-turner (noun, informal)
• Homepage (noun)
• Paginate (verb)

Synonyms

• Leaf
• Sheet
• Messenger

Antonyms

• None

Usage

The term "page" is widely used in literary, digital, and service contexts. For example: "Please turn to page 23 in the textbook," or "The hotel staff paged him for an urgent call."

Related Terms

• Chapter: A section of a book.
• Website: A digital document, often containing multiple pages.
• Messenger: A person or device delivering messages.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A side of a sheet in a book, magazine, or similar: Refers to one surface of a printed or digital document.
  • Example: "He bookmarked the page to continue reading later."
• A young attendant or messenger: Describes a person employed to deliver messages or perform errands.
  • Example: "The page delivered the letter promptly."

Verb

• To summon someone: Refers to calling or signaling someone via a communication system.
  • Example: "The doctor was paged to the emergency room."