jotter

[ jot-er ]

noun

1. a person who jots things down.
2. a small notebook.

jotter

/ ˈdʒɒtə /

noun

1. a small notebook

Word History and Origins

Origin of jotter¹

First recorded in 1880–85; jot + -er ¹

Example Sentences

These goofy space operas were the work of a Black Korean War vet named Parker Jotter, a fighter pilot who’d been taken prisoner after crashing his plane.

From Los Angeles Times

But it’s hard for me to say that I’m more of a Jotter either, because even though she was the less adventurous of the two, she was also really personable.

From Scientific American

Elzada Clover and Lois Jotter wrangled the only experienced river runner available, Norm Nevills, who insisted they find some river runners turned expedition volunteers to accompany them safely through the journey.

From Scientific American

In her book, Sevigny brings readers along for the whitewater rafting, the near drownings and the gnawing hunger Clover and Jotter experienced on this breathtaking scientific expedition.

From Scientific American

How did you first learn about Clover and Jotter?

From Scientific American

Related Words

• notebook
• notepad
• paper