inkstand

ink·stand

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ingk-stand]
- /ˈɪŋkˌstænd/
- /ˈɪŋk.stænd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ingk-stand]
- /ˈɪŋkˌstænd/

Definitions of inkstand word

noun inkstand a small stand, usually on a desk, for holding ink, pens, etc. 1
noun inkstand a small container for ink. 1
noun inkstand A stand for one or more ink bottles, typically incorporating a pen tray. 1
noun inkstand stand holding implements for writing in ink 1
noun inkstand a stand or tray on which are kept writing implements and containers for ink 0
noun inkstand a small stand holding an inkwell, pens, etc. 0

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Origin of inkstand

First appearance:

before 1765

One of the 46% newest English words

First recorded in 1765-75; ink + stand

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Parts of speech for Inkstand

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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inkstand popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

inkstand usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for inkstand

noun inkstand

inkwell — a small container for ink.
jar — Java archive
container — A container is something such as a box or bottle that is used to hold or store things in.
pot — a deep hole; pit.
well — in a good or satisfactory manner: Business is going well.

All 6 Synonyms of inkstand