notepad

[noht-pad]

noun

1. a pad of blank pages for writing notes.

Word History and Origins

Origin of notepad¹

First recorded in 1920–25; note + pad ¹

Example Sentences

He takes out a faded notepad with loose leaves of paper that have yellowed with age.

From BBC

Mr Doyle, who appeared on the video link in a plain grey T-shirt sitting at a desk with a pair of glasses, notepads and several books in front of him, wiped his eyes throughout proceedings.

From BBC

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

From BBC

While he would usually import items for his shop, like office supplies, pens and notepads, the lack of foreign exchange means he is now trying to access goods locally.

From BBC

Several times during the course of watching the movie, I wrote in my notepad: This dialogue is going to kill me.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• notebook 
• paper