Pad

/pæd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A piece of soft material used for protection or comfort.

She placed a pad under her knees while gardening.

A collection of papers bound together, typically used for writing or drawing.

He took out a notepad to jot down some ideas.

A flat surface or area padded for a specific use.

The wrestling pad provided a safe environment for the athletes.

An area where an aircraft can land or take off.

The helicopter pad was busy with several flights arriving and departing.

verb

To fill or cover with soft material.

She decided to pad the box with bubble wrap for extra protection.

To walk softly or quietly.

He padded around the house to avoid waking anyone.

To add unnecessary material or information to something.

The author padded the manuscript with lengthy descriptions.

Middle English 'padde', probably from Old English 'padda' meaning frog or toad.

pad out

To add more material to something, often to make it seem larger or to fill it.

pad the resume

To embellish or exaggerate qualifications on a resume.

padlock

A removable lock, often used to secure gates or lockers.

notepad

A pad of paper for writing notes.

knee pad

A protective covering for the knees.

mouse pad

A surface for placing a computer mouse.

A place where someone lives or hangs out.

Let's head back to my pad after the party.

A type of soft and comfortable surface used for lounging.

This lounge has a nice pad for relaxing.