blotting paper

noun

: a spongy unsized paper for absorbing ink

Examples of blotting paper in a Sentence

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The medallion contains a specimen of the original penicillin mold on blotting paper, mounted within a glass disc held in place by a black plastic rim 53 millimeters (two inches) in diameter, according to the auction listing. Jack Guy, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024 Inside my bag is Tower 28 sos spray, every shade of Ami Cole’s lip oils and their lip liner in lac rose — Wyn beauty’s mascara, mini Laura Mercer mini translucent powder, elf blotting paper, MAC brown script eye shadow and Victoria Beckham’s Bordeaux eyeliner and NARS orgasm x blush. Samantha Mims, Essence, 4 Sep. 2024 Cons Some foundation transferred during the blotting paper test. Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 26 Oct. 2023 The formula has excellent staying power and doesn’t transfer when using blotting papers. Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2023 See all Example Sentences for blotting paper 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of blotting paper was in the 15th century

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“Blotting paper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blotting%20paper. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

blotting paper

noun
: a spongy paper used to absorb wet ink
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