legal pad

American  

noun

1. a ruled writing tablet, usually yellow and measuring 8½ × 14 inches (22 × 36 centimeters).

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Etymology

Origin of legal pad

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Doodling on a yellow legal pad in 1969, Bruce Kirby designed one of the most beloved sailboats in history, a low-slung fiberglass dinghy that became known as the Laser.

From Washington Post

He worked up the design on a tattered legal pad, its worn pages curled up in the corners, printed the design on transfer paper, cut the cluster of three notes apart, and attempted to place them on my daughter.

From New York Times

Mayra wrote out Liliana’s name and number on her yellow legal pad.

From Washington Post

With her yellow legal pad, Mayra was ready to take down names.

From Washington Post

So, on this spring day, she pulled out her large yellow legal pad and rapped on the tan vinyl siding of one more mobile home.

From Washington Post