blotting paper

American  

noun

1. a soft, absorbent, unsized paper, used especially to dry the ink on a piece of writing.

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blotting paper British  

noun

1. a soft absorbent unsized paper, used esp for soaking up surplus ink

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Etymology

Origin of blotting paper

First recorded in 1510–20

Example Sentences

No longer is a shiny face a crisis, calling for blotting paper; now, it broadcasts health, inner radiance and even authenticity.

From New York Times

His grandmother ritualistically prepares stationery and blotting paper to write letters to relations from County Kerry to America.

From New York Times

Prices for the collection run across the spectrum, from $10 blotting papers for the skin to upwards of $800 for the outdoor kimono jackets.

From Los Angeles Times

I wanted to fill the song with that type of dangerous, masculine energy so that it would act like blotting paper for all the toxic or destructive feelings you can have.

From BBC

Ever the entrepreneur, she sold her engagement ring, car and some furniture to buy 10,000 blotting papers, the first products offered by Tatcha.

From Los Angeles Times