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Definition of inkwell

inkwell

/ˈɪŋk.wɛl/
ink · well
Plural:inkwells
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• noun

1

A small container or reservoir for holding ink, traditionally placed on a desk or embedded into a school writing table, used for dipping a pen or quill.

Example

"The historian carefully dipped his fountain pen into the antique glass inkwell before signing the ceremonial document."

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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-16th century, formed by compounding the noun 'ink' with 'well' in its historical sense of a receptacle or small reservoir for holding liquid.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inkwell. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inkwell
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