inkstand

American  

[ingk-stand] / ˈɪŋkˌstænd /

noun

1. a small stand, usually on a desk, for holding ink, pens, etc.

2. a small container for ink.

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inkstand British  

/ ˈɪŋkˌstænd /

noun

1. a stand or tray on which are kept writing implements and containers for ink

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Etymology

Origin of inkstand

First recorded in 1765–75; ink + stand

Example Sentences

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inkstand

Nearby is an inkstand used by Frederick Douglass.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026

It is said he also prepared a catalogue of birds and plants, although the island's verminous blue foxes would sometimes carry off his papers or knock over his inkstand.

From Nature ● Nov. 7, 2017

He is depicted with books, papers, globe, pen and inkstand in a sumptuous domestic bureau.

From The Guardian ● Jul. 29, 2011

The inkstand is quite ornate, each foot of the tray has a snake wrapped around it with a swag on one side and eagle on the other.

From Newsweek

Lockton pushed a sheet of paper, a quill, and the inkstand across the desk to the mayor.

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson