notepad

noun

note·​pad ˈnōt-ˌpad How to pronounce notepad (audio)

Examples of notepad in a Sentence

I wrote down her number on my notepad. used a different notepad for each class's notes
Recent Examples on the Web Get Your Notes Together Keep a notepad or sticky notes within sight for quick reference. William Arruda, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024 Nearly 20 years ago, Sanders sold the notepads to Horowitz for $50,000. David Browne, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2024 The Justa Center accepts monetary donations on its website where a list of current needs can also be found, including detergent, pens and notepads. The Arizona Republic, 14 Jan. 2024 Leave magazines or a book or two on a dresser or a nightstand, and include a notepad and pen. Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 Cons The drawer is fairly small and will likely only fit a few office supplies like pens or notepads. Alida Nugent, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2024 In a notepad or a digital document, keep track of your accomplishments, big and small. Reece Rogers, WIRED, 9 Jan. 2024 In the clip, the punk quartet performs the song live in a spacious warehouse while various people enter, like a woman who spills a bag of groceries and someone writing lyrics on a giant notepad. Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 8 Jan. 2024 The notepad’s pages tore off along the top, shimmery on one side and nearly translucent in appearance. Justine McDaniel, Washington Post, 22 Dec. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of notepad was in 1922

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“Notepad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/notepad. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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notepad

noun
note·​pad ˈnōt-ˌpad How to pronounce notepad (audio)

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