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iPad
EYE-pad
IPad (noun) means Apple's tablet computer, a flat touchscreen device used for browsing, media, and light work without a keyboard. Example: “She reads the news on her iPad every morning.”
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Apple's tablet computer, a flat touchscreen device used for browsing, media, and light work without a keyboard.
"She reads the news on her iPad every morning."
"The kids share an iPad for homework and games."
How to use iPad
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA tablet made by Apple — bigger than a phone, no physical keyboard.
Common pairings
use an iPad
iPad app
charge the iPad
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Etymology
From the "i-" prefix Apple uses across its product line (iPod, iPhone) plus "pad," evoking a flat writing tablet.
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What does “iPad” mean?
The word “iPad” means apple's tablet computer, a flat touchscreen device used for browsing, media, and light work without a keyboard. In plain terms, a tablet made by Apple — bigger than a phone, no physical keyboard.
How do you pronounce “iPad”?
“IPad” is pronounced EYE-pad (/ˈaɪpæd/ in IPA).
How do you use “iPad” in a sentence?
Here is “iPad” used in a sentence: “She reads the news on her iPad every morning.”
What part of speech is “iPad”?
“IPad” is a noun.
Is “iPad” a common word?
“IPad” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between an iPad and a laptop?
An iPad is Apple's tablet computer, a flat touchscreen device operated mainly by touch and used for browsing, media, and light work without a keyboard. A laptop has a built-in physical keyboard and is generally suited to heavier or more complex tasks.
How should iPad be capitalised?
The brand name is styled with a lowercase i and a capital P, written as iPad. Because it is a trademark, it always keeps this internal capitalisation rather than being written as Ipad or ipad.
Is iPad a brand name or a general word for any tablet?
iPad is a brand name for Apple's tablet computer, not a generic term for all tablets. Devices made by other companies are correctly called tablets rather than iPads.
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