pad

noun
UK: /pæd/
US: /pæd/

  1. A piece of soft material used to protect or support something.

    1. The mouse pad helps the mouse work better on the desk. [ ] [ ]
    2. She added extra padding inside the box to pad the fragile items during shipping. [ ] [ ]

  2. A number of pieces of paper that are fastened together at the top or side, used for writing or drawing on.

    1. I wrote a note on a pad of paper by the phone. [ ] [ ]
    2. He always carries a sketch pad to capture ideas when inspiration strikes while traveling. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

cushion mat tablet notebook stuff broaden elongate amplify
pad verb

  1. To walk with quiet steps.

    1. The cat pads softly through the house at night. [ ] [ ]
    2. Barefoot, she could pad around the apartment without making noise and waking anyone. [ ] [ ]

  2. To add soft material to something in order to protect it or change its shape.

    1. They will pad the shoulders of the jacket to make them broader. [ ] [ ]
    2. The dancers pad their shoes to prevent blisters during long hours of rehearsal. [ ] [ ]

  3. To add unnecessary material to a speech or piece of writing.

    1. He had to pad his essay to reach the required word count. [ ] [ ]
    2. The speaker tended to pad his speeches with anecdotes that weren't relevant to the main topic. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pad" in English means: A piece of soft material used to protect or support something., A number of pieces of paper that are fastened together at the top or side, used for writing or drawing on..

The phonetic transcription of "pad" is /pæd/ in British English and /pæd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pad": cushion, mat, tablet, notebook, stuff, broaden, elongate, amplify.

Example usage of "pad": "The mouse pad helps the mouse work better on the desk.". More examples on the page.