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pad

pad

88 1.0
A stack of paper sheets fastened at one edge for writing
  • noun
  • /pæd/
translation icon : bloc de notas
  • Grab your pad and take notes, Peralta.
  • legal pad
  • writing pad
  • pad of paper

I have stacks of yellow legal pads that are from projects.

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Examples

  • Show me the rest of your pad.

  • Peregrine had left his sketch pad on the table before the library fireplace.

    Fiction book (1991)
  • Give me the pad, please.

  • Do you have a pad?

  • Instead, he pulls out a pen and legal pad and says, "This was a fine report."

    Academic text (2005)
  • In those days, I suppose, writing pads were harder to come by.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • I have stacks of yellow legal pads that are from projects.

  • So I got a new legal pad and decided to write the bar-mitzvah poem.

    Fiction book (1991)
  • Andy makes a decision, finds a pad on a table, and scrawls a phone number.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • She took out a pad and started to jot down her ideas during the meeting.

Synonyms

tablet
vspad
50 1.8

A flat pad of paper used for writing or drawing

is the paper sheet set specifically not other flat writing materials
notepad
vspad
18 1.0

A small pad of blank or lined paper for writing notes

is the general larger set of sheets rather than the small version
pad of paper
vspad
5 1.0

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

is the shorter everyday name for the identical object
sketchpad
vspad
1 2.8

A book of blank pages for drawing

is used more generally for writing as well as drawing
scratch pad
vspad
1 2.3

A small pad of blank paper for quick notes and sketches

is the general bound sheets not limited to quick or temporary use
writing pad
vspad
1 1.1

A pad of paper for making notes or short messages

is the broader form that covers both writing and drawing uses
4.9

A pad of paper for quick notes and sketches

is the normal set of sheets not focused on rough or first drafts

Antonyms

3.7

Having pages you can take out and put in a different order

Compounds

12 2.9

A hard rounded piece worn over the shoulder to protect from hits in sports like football or hockey

launch pad
  • Specialized
9 3.5

A platform where rockets or spacecraft are launched into space

brake pad
  • Specialized
7 3.0

A flat piece in a car that presses the brake disc to slow or stop a wheel

6 1.6

A flat round leaf that floats on a pond or lake

6 2.7

A soft pad with electric heat you put on the body for warmth or pain relief

5 1.0

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

5 1.3

A soft pad worn over the knee to protect it during work or sport

launching pad
  • Specialized
4 4.4

A strong platform that rockets or spacecraft use to start their flight

3 2.7

A book of blank paper for drawing or making quick pictures

1 3.7

A small metal pad that you use to scrub hard stains from pots, pans, and kitchen surfaces

1 2.1

A protective pad worn over the elbow to prevent injury during sports

1 3.7

A thing that helps someone start a job or project

1 2.6

A thin cover that goes on top of a mattress to add comfort and protect it

1 2.0

A small stack of paper for writing short notes to leave for others

1 3.0

A pad worn on the hip to protect from hits and falls

1 3.8

A thin material put under a rug to stop it sliding, protect the floor, and make it softer

pressure pad
  • Specialized
1 4.2

A device that senses weight when someone steps on it and makes something happen

1 3.1

A small rough scrubber used to clean pots and pans to remove stuck food

1 2.3

A small pad of blank paper for quick notes and sketches

1 2.8

A soft cover worn over the thigh to protect it in sports like football or cricket

sketch pad
  • Specialized
1 3.2

A digital drawing area on a tablet or computer for drawing by hand

1 3.0

A small rough pad with soap used to scrub pans and dishes

A small cleaning tool of thin metal threads used to remove dirt or smooth surfaces

1 1.1

A pad of paper for making notes or short messages

3.2

A thick pad worn by a hockey goalkeeper to protect the body from pucks

2.9

A layer of material under a carpet that makes it softer, warmer, and quieter

A small flat piece of cloth or sponge that you use to rub dirt off surfaces like a stove

3.0

A protective pad worn on the arm to stop injuries in sports like football or hockey

hot pad
  • US
3.2

An electric pad that warms parts of your body to ease pain

hot pad
  • US
1.5

A small pad you put under a hot dish to protect a table or countertop

A small block soaked with ink that you press a rubber stamp onto

pussy pad
  • Offensive
9.9

A soft piece of material that absorbs blood during a period

2.5

A small pad soaked with ink that you press a rubber block on to mark paper

3.0

A soft piece of material worn on the wrist to protect it during sports

3.3

A soft cushion placed in front of a keyboard to support the wrists while typing

An electronic device or app that lets you put words and pictures on the screen and save them

How Thick

binder
31 2.3
notebook
187 1.0
pad
88 1.0
notepad
18 1.0
sheet
248 1.0

Surface Forms

pad singular
pads plural

Etymology

Pad of paper gets its name from the idea of a small, thin 'pad' or bundle you can use again and again; imagine a thin soft layer you tear off one sheet at a time. That is why a paper pad is a stack of sheets fastened together for writing.