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

A sheet or pad of absorbent paper used to soak up excess ink.

"He kept an old leather blotter on his desk."

A police log recording arrests and daily incidents.

"The break-in was listed on the police blotter."

How to use blotter

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA pad for soaking up ink, or a police record of daily incidents.

Common pairings

police blotter

Word forms

blotters plural

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Synonyms

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Related words

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Rhymes for blotter

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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