blotternoun [ C ]
uk/ˈblɒt.ər/us/ˈblɑː.t̬ɚ/a large piece of blotting paper with a stiff back that is used to absorb ink, and is often put on the top of a desk to protect it when writing
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- A2
- A3
- A5
- acid-free
- assembler
- ballpoint pen
- graph paper
- headed notepaper
- highlighter
- jotter
- keypad
- legal pad
- pencil
- ream
- rice paper
- rough paper
- scrap paper
- scratch paper
- tissue
- watermark
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Examples from literature
- Edna opened the blotter, and having procured paper and pen, began to write the note.
- On his writing-table lay an ivory set: inkstand, pen-tray, blotter, and calendar.
- Presently he began to scribble aimlessly on the blotter.
- She laid his "Strictly Personal" letters on his fresh blotter.
- There should be a fresh blotter and a few stamps.