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

Maduro took meticulous notes on a yellow legal pad that he asked a judge to confirm that he could keep with him after the hearing.

From BBC

Wearing a grey suit and button-down shirt most days, Mr Mangione frequently took notes on a legal pad, and occasionally smiled and laughed with his lawyers.

From BBC

Dr. Cain went over and moved a few things on her desk until she found her pen, grabbed a small legal pad and settled into the big chair across from me.

From Literature

I do a three-list rule, where I sit with a legal pad and I make three lists: Must do, should do and don’t you dare add this today.

From The Wall Street Journal

Coleman said his monologue is continually updated.“I spend about an hour or two each day writing, and with every show I’m adding new material. I sit on my couch with a legal pad and pencil and just put down my thoughts. In my living room, I’m hysterical.”

From Los Angeles Times