Phrase guide

writing pad

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A collection of blank pages of writing paper, bound together, often with a cardboard cover.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: pad paper, notepad, notebook

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a pad of paper on which messages can be written

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: message pad

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: pad, pad of paper, tablet

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

12 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: bloc-notes — Collection of blank pages of writing paper
  • German: Heft — Collection of blank pages of writing paper
  • German: Notizblock — Collection of blank pages of writing paper
  • German: Notizheft — Collection of blank pages of writing paper
  • German: Notizbuch — Collection of blank pages of writing paper
  • German: Schreibblock — Collection of blank pages of writing paper
  • Italian: blocco — Collection of blank pages of writing paper
  • Mongolian: дэвтэр (devter) — Collection of blank pages of writing paper
  • Polish: notatnik — Collection of blank pages of writing paper
  • Polish: notes — Collection of blank pages of writing paper
  • Polish: brulion — Collection of blank pages of writing paper
  • Spanish: cuaderno — Collection of blank pages of writing paper