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notebook

notebook

187 1.0
A book of blank or lined pages for writing notes
  • noun
  • /ˈnoʊtˌbʊk/
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  • I wrote it down in my notebook.
  • keep a notebook
  • write in a notebook
  • jot in a notebook

I just write the scenes down in my notebook and go from there.

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Examples

  • I just write the scenes down in my notebook and go from there.

  • She opened her notebook and started writing down the important points from the lecture.

  • So think of the notebook you love.

  • Then I got another notebook that said do your thing.

  • You sold me the notebook.

  • In keeping with teacher and student reports, we saw regular notebook use in all classes that we observed.

    Academic text (2013)
  • Let's get a notebook, and let's start taking some notes.

  • One option is to create individual notebooks for each child in the class.

    Academic text (2013)
  • If you don't yet have a notebook for your novel, buy one.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Descartes wrote a detailed description of these three dreams in a personal notebook, which unfortunately was lost.

    Academic text (2017)

Synonyms

pad
vsnotebook
88 1.0

A stack of paper sheets fastened at one edge for writing

is a bound book for notes rather than unfastened or simple sheets
notepad
vsnotebook
18 1.0

A small pad of blank or lined paper for writing notes

is a bound book for notes rather than an unbound pad
pad of paper
vsnotebook
5 1.0

A set of paper sheets joined at one edge for writing or drawing

is a bound book for notes rather than just joined loose sheets
spiral notebook
vsnotebook
3 1.9

A notebook with a metal or plastic wire along one side that lets pages turn easily

is a general bound book for notes without specific binding focus
commonplace book
vsnotebook
1 7.9

A notebook where someone writes favorite quotes, ideas, and useful information

is for general note taking rather than a place for chosen quotations
writing pad
vsnotebook
1 1.1

A pad of paper for making notes or short messages

is a bound book used for longer note keeping rather than loose sheets
cahier
vsnotebook
  • UK
9.9

A small book used for writing or drawing

is for general note taking and memoranda rather than exercise use
coil notebook
vsnotebook
2.5

A notebook with a spiral of wire or plastic that lets pages turn easily and lie flat

is a general book for writing notes, not defined by its binding
jotter
vsnotebook
  • UK
3.7

A small notebook for writing short notes

is for regular notes and memoranda rather than only quick scribbles
scratchpad
vsnotebook
3.5

A small notebook for writing quick notes or doing math

is used for steady note keeping, not only fast temporary work
bloco
vsnotebook
9.6

A small pad for writing notes

is a general book for notes rather than mainly a loose pad

Compounds

A notebook with a metal or plastic wire along one side that lets pages turn easily

A small light portable computer like a laptop

A notebook with a spiral of wire or plastic that lets pages turn easily and lie flat

How Big

ledger
  • Specialized
57 5.0
journal
272 2.6
notebook
187 1.0
card index
  • Archaic
1 4.4
pocket book
1 3.5

Surface Forms

notebook singular
notebooks plural

Morphology

notebook = note + book (transparent) = note + book

Meaning is the direct, literal combination of 'note' + 'book' — a book for taking notes.

Etymology

Notebook is made from the parts note ('a short record') and book ('a set of pages'), so it literally means a book for notes. That's why a notebook is the book you use to write down ideas, lists, and reminders.