scratch pad

Frequency: 6.07.8 per million words

A pad for rough notes or calculations.

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Examples (10)

  • I always keep a scratch pad by the phone for quick messages.
  • He scribbled some rough calculations on a scratch pad.
  • The waiter took our order on a small scratch pad.
  • She used a scratch pad to jot down her initial ideas for the novel.
  • There's a scratch pad on the desk if you need to write something down.
  • He tore a leaf from his scratch pad and handed it to me.
  • I need a scratch pad to figure out the budget for next month.
  • Keep a scratch pad handy during the meeting for taking notes.
  • She doodled aimlessly on her scratch pad while waiting for the call.
  • The architect drew a quick floor plan on a large scratch pad.