paperweight
noun
pa·per·weight
ˈpā-pər-ˌwāt 
: a usually small heavy object used to hold down loose papers (as on a desk)
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A thrift store shopper from Scotland stumbled on something unexpected in her local store when a beautiful glass paperweight caught her eye.
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Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
Why not invite a little luck into a home or office with Hermès’ small but mighty elephant paperweight ($610).
—Alix Strauss, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
Les Antiquités Bolduc is operated by a brother-sister duo who inherited the business from their parents and have curated a unique collection of items, from porcelain dishes and glass paperweights to vintage cameras, all beautifully displayed.
—Vjosa Isai, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
In 2021, Chanel infamously drew backlash for their $825 calendar that offered stickers and a paperweight.
—Tanya Tianyi Chen, Glamour, 4 Dec. 2024
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Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
Why not invite a little luck into a home or office with Hermès’ small but mighty elephant paperweight ($610).
—Alix Strauss, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
Les Antiquités Bolduc is operated by a brother-sister duo who inherited the business from their parents and have curated a unique collection of items, from porcelain dishes and glass paperweights to vintage cameras, all beautifully displayed.
—Vjosa Isai, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
In 2021, Chanel infamously drew backlash for their $825 calendar that offered stickers and a paperweight.
—Tanya Tianyi Chen, Glamour, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Paperweight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paperweight. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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paperweight
noun
pa·per·weight
ˈpā-pər-ˌwāt
: an object used to hold down loose papers by its weight
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