pad

[pæd]

pad Definition

• 1. a thick piece of soft material used to protect or shape something, or to make something more comfortable
• 2. a number of sheets of paper glued together at one edge, used for writing or drawing on
• 3. a flat area of ground where helicopters or small planes can land and take off

Using pad: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pad" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He put a pad on the table to protect it from scratches.

• Example

  She scribbled a note on her pad.

• Example

  The helicopter landed on the pad.

pad Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pad

• cushion
• mat
• mattress
• notepad
• writing pad

Phrases with pad

• launch pad

  a platform from which a rocket or missile is launched

  Example

  The rocket was launched from the launch pad.

• mouse pad

  a small, flat surface on which a computer mouse is moved

  Example

  I need to buy a new mouse pad for my computer.

• sanitary pad

  a disposable absorbent pad worn by women to absorb menstrual flow

  Example

  She always carries a few sanitary pads in her purse.

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Summary: pad in Brief

The term 'pad' [pæd] refers to a thick piece of soft material used for protection or comfort, a stack of paper for writing or drawing, or a flat area for landing aircraft. Examples include 'He put a pad on the table to protect it from scratches,' and 'She scribbled a note on her pad.' 'Pad' also extends into phrases like 'launch pad,' and 'sanitary pad,' which is a disposable absorbent pad worn by women during menstruation.