pad
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Noun — A block of soft or absorbent material used for cushioning, cleaning, or protection.
How to use pad
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
1554, "bundle of straw to lie on". Unknown, and unclear all senses have common etymology. For sense "ends of a digit", cf. Low German or West Flemish pad (“sole of the foot”), perhaps ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *pent- (“to pass”), which would make it related to both path and find.
Full origin of pad →Frequently asked questions
What does “pad” mean?
The word “pad” means a block of soft or absorbent material used for cushioning, cleaning, or protection. In plain terms, a soft cushioning object or a notepad; as a verb, to move quietly or to artificially inflate something.
How do you pronounce “pad”?
“Pad” is pronounced pad (/pæd/ in IPA).
How do you use “pad” in a sentence?
Here is “pad” used in a sentence: “She pressed a cotton pad soaked in cleanser to her face.”
What part of speech is “pad”?
Depending on how it is used, “pad” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “pad” a common word?
“Pad” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “pad” have?
“Pad” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a block of soft or absorbent material used for cushioning, cleaning, or protection.
What is the difference between a pad and a notebook?
A pad is a stack of sheets joined at one edge, usually so pages tear off cleanly, which suits quick disposable notes. A notebook is bound with a spiral, stitching, or covers so its pages stay in place, which suits notes you keep. Notepad and writing pad are fuller names for the paper pad.
What is the difference between a pad and a cushion?
Both involve soft material, but a cushion is normally a stuffed fabric case you sit on or lean against, while a pad is a flatter block of soft or absorbent material used for cushioning, cleaning, or protection — knee pads, make-up pads, scouring pads. As verbs they split too: to pad is to add filler, while to cushion is to soften an impact.