WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
ˈpa•per ˌtrail, n. [countable]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- a written or printed record, as of memos, court opinions, etc., esp. when used to incriminate someone:searching for a paper trail that would prove his guilt.
pa′per trail′,
- a written or printed record, as of transactions or judicial opinions, esp. when used to incriminate someone.
- 1975–80