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notepad

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[noht-pad] / ˈnoʊtˌpæd /

noun

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


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Etymology

Origin of notepad

First recorded in 1920–25; note + pad 1

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“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

The Skomer team set out on a calm, clear evening with binoculars and notepad in hand to count every single puffin on land, in the sky and at sea.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Tax pros who bill by the hour might put down their notepad and look away from their computer screen to indicate that they’re not charging for their time.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

Its new, 7.3-inch e-paper tablet is like a speedy notepad, resting easily in your hand or your coat pocket.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025

He takes out a small notepad from his jacket pocket and starts scribbling some numbers down.

From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya

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