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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Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 16 Mar. 2026
Consider pairing with a stack of hardcover design anthologies, a few playful Cabana magazines, or some dignified paperweights, like this from Abask.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
But don’t turn local plans into decorative paperweights.
—Sean Parks, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
In addition to mixing florals and stripes, interesting objects like brass animals, souvenirs, and paperweights are now acting as eye candy on every surface.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
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“Paperweight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paperweight. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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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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