pad — a thick piece of soft material used to protect something or make it more comfortable
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a thick piece of soft material used to protect something or make it more comfortable
Pronunciation (IPA): /pæd/
Example Sentences
- My cat loves to sleep on the heating pad more than his own bed.
- The football player forgot his shoulder pads and looked like a skinny chicken on the field.
- She bought a new writing pad to start her diary.
pad
NOUN[/pæd/]
a thick piece of soft material used to protect something or make it more comfortable
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'pad' derives from Middle Dutch 'padde', meaning 'frog' or 'toad', dating to the 16th century. The term evolved metaphorically from the soft, plump toes of frogs to denote a soft cushion or supporting layer.
Breakdown
padde (frog, toad in Middle Dutch) → pad (soft cushion or support), where the original animal term was reanalyzed to describe the soft, padded quality associated with the frog's bulbous digits.
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📝Examples
“My cat loves to sleep on the heating pad more than his own bed.”
“The football player forgot his shoulder pads and looked like a skinny chicken on the field.”
“She bought a new writing pad to start her diary.”
“He padded his resume with fake experiences and got caught during the interview.”
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