Word
notepad
US/ˈnoʊtˌpæd/
UK/nˈəʊtpæd/
Definition
n. a small book with blank pages for writing notes. You use it to keep track of ideas, lists, or reminders.
n. a small book or digital device used for recording notes or temporary information.
Examples
“I keep a notepad on my desk for quick reminders.”
“The teacher asked the students to write down the homework assignment in their notepads before leaving the classroom.”
“While digital tools offer convenience, many professionals still prefer a physical notepad for its tactile feedback and the ability to sketch ideas without the distraction of a screen.”
Examples
simple
“I keep a notepad on my desk for quick reminders.”
contextual
“The teacher asked the students to write down the homework assignment in their notepads before leaving the classroom.”
complex
“While digital tools offer convenience, many professionals still prefer a physical notepad for its tactile feedback and the ability to sketch ideas without the distraction of a screen.”
Etymology
From note + pad.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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