Definition

Noun: A small, portable pad containing ink-saturated absorbent material, used for applying ink evenly onto the surface of a rubber stamp before impressing it onto paper or another surface.

Usage

The term "stamp pad" refers specifically to the inking device itself. It is typically used in offices, for crafts, or for official document marking. - You press the rubber stamp onto the pad to coat it with ink. - The pad ensures a consistent and even application of ink for a clear impression.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "to re-ink a stamp pad": The act of adding more ink to a dry or fading pad to restore its functionality.
  • It's time to re-ink the stamp pad; the impressions are getting faint.

Variants and Related Words

• Inkpad: A direct synonym for "stamp pad."
• Rubber stamp: The tool that is inked using the pad.
• Self-inking stamp: A modern stamp with a built-in ink reservoir, eliminating the need for a separate stamp pad.

Synonyms

• Inkpad
• Inking pad

Related Phrases

• Pad of ink: A less common descriptive phrase for a stamp pad.
  • He reached for the pad of ink to stamp the document.

Noun

1. a block of absorbent material saturated with ink; used to transfer ink evenly to a rubber stamp