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

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

Subsequent despatches gravely reported: "The Prince of Wales is much perturbed over the loss of a highly treasured inkstand which he used constantly aboard the Repulse."

From Time Magazine Archive

We were no sooner at the cluttered top than she got busy, hobbling over the blotter, swerving around the inkstand.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck