noun
blotter
Blotter (noun) means a sheet or pad of absorbent paper used to soak up excess ink. Example: “He kept an old leather blotter on his desk.”
noun
1
A sheet or pad of absorbent paper used to soak up excess ink.
"He kept an old leather blotter on his desk."
2
A police log recording arrests and daily incidents.
"The break-in was listed on the police blotter."
How to use blotter
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA pad for soaking up ink, or a police record of daily incidents.
Common pairings
police blotter
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What does “blotter” mean?
The word “blotter” means a sheet or pad of absorbent paper used to soak up excess ink. In plain terms, a pad for soaking up ink, or a police record of daily incidents.
How do you use “blotter” in a sentence?
Here is “blotter” used in a sentence: “He kept an old leather blotter on his desk.”
What part of speech is “blotter”?
“Blotter” is a noun.
How many meanings does “blotter” have?
“Blotter” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a sheet or pad of absorbent paper used to soak up excess ink.
