pad
n. countable C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˈpæd// pad
n. An informal word for the place where you live, like your apartment or house. It's a casual way to talk about your home.
n. An informal term for one's dwelling, such as an apartment or house.
Welcome to my new pad.
He's looking for a new pad to rent downtown, somewhere close to his office.
After years of sharing cramped student housing, securing his own bachelor pad felt like the ultimate symbol of independence and professional arrival.