Definition

Noun: A pad of paper is a collection of sheets of paper that are fastened or bound together along one edge. It is designed for convenient writing, note-taking, or drawing, with the binding allowing pages to be easily used and, in some cases, removed.

Usage

A pad of paper is typically a portable, bound stack of blank, lined, or gridded paper. It is used for taking notes, making lists, sketching, or writing messages. The binding is often a simple adhesive or spiral that holds the top edge of the sheets together.

Examples

• Noun:
  • She always carries a pad of paper in her bag to jot down ideas.
  • The detective took a small pad of paper from his pocket to record the witness's statement.
  • Please grab a pad of paper from the supply closet for the meeting.

Advanced Usage

• "Legal pad": A specific type of pad of paper with a vertical line (margin) drawn down the left side of the page.
  • The attorney made her case notes on a yellow legal pad of paper.

Variants and Related Words

• Notepad (n): A small pad of paper for notes; often used interchangeably.
  • He scribbled the phone number on his notepad.
• Writing pad (n): Another common term for a pad of paper.
  • She bought a new writing pad for her journal.
• Sketchpad (n): A pad of paper with thicker paper, intended for drawing.
  • The artist filled her sketchpad with quick studies.

Synonyms

• Notebook: A book of blank or lined pages for writing, often bound on the side.
• Tablet: Can refer to a pad of paper or a set of writing sheets.

Related Phrases

• "Tear-off pad": A pad of paper where sheets are perforated for easy removal.
  • The message was on a sheet from a tear-off pad of paper on the counter.

Noun

1. a number of sheets of paper fastened together along one edge