Phrase guide

police blotter

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A register, maintained by the desk sergeant, of people arrested or brought in for questioning to a police station; (UK) charge sheet.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A newspaper column publishing highlights therefrom.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

Examples

  • We read about his DUI in the police blotter.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

the daily written record of events (as arrests) in a police station

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: blotter, day book, rap sheet, charge sheet

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: written record, written account

History

Etymology

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