1. pieces of absorbent paper used to soak up excess ink or liquid
2. police record books for recording arrests and charges
Usage: law enforcement
3. desk pads with absorbent surfaces for writing

Examples

• The secretary kept several blotters on her desk for fountain pen use.
• Police blotters from the 1950s reveal interesting crime patterns.
• He placed the wet document on the blotters to dry the ink.
• The detective reviewed the night’s entries in the station blotters.
• Old-fashioned blotters were essential office supplies before ballpoint pens.
• The leather desk set included matching blotters and pen holders.