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View synonyms for scratch pad

scratch pad

noun

  1. a pad of paper used for jotting down ideas, informal notes, preliminary writing, etc.


scratch pad

noun

  1. a notebook, esp one with detachable leaves
  2. computing a small semiconductor memory for temporary storage
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of scratch pad1

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95
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Example Sentences

Mr. Hatfield paused at the table to study the scratch pad on which the boy had been writing.

He stuck out one muddy hand wherein was clutched a wad of scratch-pad paper.

Pulling toward him a scratch pad he picked up a pencil from the table before him and proceeded to make a rapid sketch.

The geneticist, Piccione, drew symbols on a scratch pad and stared blankly at the wall.

His efforts only brought to light some half-empty cigarette boxes, matches, a scratch pad or two, and old visiting cards.

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