Definition of paperweight Paperweight

/pejˈpɚwejˌt/ - [peyperweyt] - pa•per•weight

We found 6 definitions of paperweight from 4 different sources.

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What does paperweight mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: paperweights

paperweight - a weight used to hold down a stack of papers
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • paperweight (Noun)
    A small, decorative, somewhat weighty and now, highly collectable object placed on one or more pieces of paper to keep them from fluttering away.
  • paperweight (Noun)
    Any object for this purpose.
  • paperweight (Noun)
    An otherwise useless piece of equipment.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • paperweight (n.)
    See under Paper, n.

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