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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Les Antiquités Bolduc is operated by a brother-sister duo who inherited the business from their parents and have curated a unique collection of items, from porcelain dishes and glass paperweights to vintage cameras, all beautifully displayed. —

Vjosa Isai, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025 In 2021, Chanel infamously drew backlash for their $825 calendar that offered stickers and a paperweight. —

Tanya Tianyi Chen, Glamour, 4 Dec. 2024 After wiping the hard drives and master boot record, the program forced a reboot that turned the computers into high-tech paperweights. —

IEEE Spectrum, 24 Mar. 2013 Ever wondered if there’s more to that shiny industry award than using it as a fancy paperweight? —

Alison Coleman, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for paperweight