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

According to the United States House of Representatives archives, the coin-silver inkstand is placed on the rostrum before the Speaker calls the House to order.

From Newsweek

At the last moment fate tried feebly to avert the inevitable: the signing was delayed "when it was discovered that the pompous inkstand contained no ink."

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