notepad

noun

note·​pad ˈnōt-ˌpad How to pronounce notepad (audio)
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Examples of notepad in a Sentence

I wrote down her number on my notepad. used a different notepad for each class's notes
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Porter, known for asking tough questions during congressional hearings with the use of a whiteboard, at one point held up her notepad while pressing Becerra on his revenue source for his housing plan. Linh Tat, Oc Register, 15 May 2026 Bazzana arrived at his evaluation with a pen and a notepad full of feedback. Zack Meisel, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026 As the crowd dispersed, a reporter from the Yale Daily News bounced up the stairs, notepad in hand. Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026 Ideal for catch-ups with friends and solo outings with a good book or a notepad. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for notepad

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 17 May. 2026.

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notepad

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

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