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notepad

American  
[noht-pad] / ˈnoʊtˌpæd /

noun

  • notepads
    plural
  1. a pad of blank pages for writing notes.


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Noun Inflected Forms


Etymology

Origin of notepad

First recorded in 1920–25; note + pad 1


Example Sentences

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Arellano: Becerra is doing something that I always remember Obama doing that I really didn’t see him do during the primary: write on a notepad while his opponent is yammering on.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Then he eyed the canvas tote bag where I’d stashed a notepad and some audio gear.

From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026

During a U.S. cabinet meeting on Friday, Reuters snapped a ‘To Do” list on Bessent’s desk notepad that contained a solitary entry: “Buy Japanese yen $5-10 bill.”

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026

“I begin each morning with a head full of dreams, a notepad full of ideas, and a cup or two of coffee,” says Parton in the statement.

From Salon ● Jun. 15, 2026

Raymie got up and retrieved the pen and the notepad.

From "Raymie Nightingale" by Kate DiCamillo

Day laborers crowded around notepads during the discussions, encouraged to openly debate on what they need to ensure their own safety while seeking work.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026

Every day in the courtroom, Greg Brockman, the president and co-founder of OpenAI, took extensive notes on yellow notepads.

From Barron's ● May 18, 2026

Laughs, applause, and serious scribbling on notepads ensued.

From Slate ● Dec. 8, 2025

Once inside, they would lay a line of belongings – scarves, water bottles, notepads, bags – outside the courtroom entry to reserve their spot.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2025

“So corny,” I say, spotting one of Guillermo’s notepads on a stack of mail.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson

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