notepad
Definition
Noun: A small, bound pad of blank or lined paper used for writing brief notes, memos, or reminders.
Usage
A "notepad" is a portable stationery item, typically held together at the top with a spiral binding, glue, or staples. It is designed for informal, temporary, or draft writing.
Examples
- She always carries a notepad in her bag to jot down ideas.
- He scribbled the phone number on his notepad.
- The detective flipped through his notepad to review his earlier observations.
Advanced Usage
- Digital Context: By analogy, "Notepad" (capitalized) is also the name of a simple text-editing application included with the Microsoft Windows operating system.
- Example: I opened the file in Notepad to edit the plain text.
Variants and Related Words
- Notepad computer (n): An outdated term for a early style of laptop computer, typically smaller and designed for note-taking with a stylus.
- Notepaper (n): Paper that is suitable or intended for writing notes.
Synonyms
- Writing pad
- Memo pad
- Jotter
- Scratch pad
Antonyms
- (Conceptual) Permanent record, formal document.
Related Phrases/Idioms
- To be (always) at the notepad: To be constantly taking notes (not a common idiom, but a descriptive phrase).
- Example: As a journalist, she was always at her notepad, ready for a story.
Noun
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a pad of paper for keeping notes
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