inkwell

[ ingk-wel ]

noun

1. a small container for ink.

inkwell

/ ˈɪŋkˌwɛl /

noun

1. a small container for pen ink, often let into the surface of a desk

Word History and Origins

Origin of inkwell¹

First recorded in 1870–75; ink + well ²

Example Sentences

There is an inkwell that my Uncle Seymour made, a brass grotesque he mounted on a marble base.

From The Daily Beast

The second feature involves a quill and inkwell that will also be featured on the front of the note.

From The Daily Beast

“Both the quill and the inkwell are copper until you move the note,” said Lambert.

From The Daily Beast

An empty paste pot with a water well in the center makes an excellent inkwell and penholder.

From Project Gutenberg

"He knocked over an inkwell just before Dick came along," said Fred.

From Project Gutenberg

But suddenly, when choice was wavering in his favor, off he would pitch into the inkwell.

From Project Gutenberg

A great black inkwell and a little man with a grey beard behind it asking all sorts of useless questions.

From Project Gutenberg

Just as he threw the inkwell, Bob slipped and the noise attracted the attention of the other man.

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