English · Culture & Society
past paper
/pɑːst ˈpeɪ.pər/
[/pɑːst ˈpeɪ.pər/]
an old exam paper for practice
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A past paper is an exam paper from a previous year used to practise for an upcoming exam. Working through past papers is a key revision method.
Example
I practised with last year's past paper.
I practised with last year's past paper.
Etymology
From 'past' plus 'paper', an exam paper from the past.
How & Where It’s Used
A common revision resource for exam practice.