Paperweight (noun)

An object used to hold down loose papers, typically on a desk.

Origin:

The term paperweight refers to an object used to hold down loose papers. the word is first recorded in the early 19th century.

Examples:

1. She used a paperweight to hold down the papers on her desk.
2. The paperweight was a gift from her husband.
3. The paperweight was made of a heavy crystal.
4. He used his paperweight to hold down the pages of his book.
5. The paperweight collection was one of his most prized possessions.