Definition of pad - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
note takingflat piece of paper for writing or drawing
- He scribbled his phone number on a pad..
2.
cushionthick piece of soft material for comfort or protection
- She placed a pad on the chair for extra comfort.
3.
spacecraft launchTECH. launching area for rockets or spacecraftTECH.
- The rocket was positioned on the pad ready for launch..
4.
sportssoft cover for a sports player's body part
- The cricketer wore pads to protect his legs.
5.
- He invited us to his pad for dinner.
6.
animal footsoft underside of an animal's foot
- The cat's pads were silent on the floor.
7.
desk blotterDated block of absorbent material for ink transferDated
- She pressed the stamp onto the ink pad.
8.
movementRare light footsteps or the sound thereofRare
- The cat's pad could be heard in the hallway at night..
Verb
1.
stuffingtr. add soft material for protection or shapetr.
- She padded the box with bubble wrap.
2.
quiet walkingintr. walk softly and quietly without shoesintr.
- He padded across the room silently.
3.
inflatingtr. Rare add unnecessary information to increase sizetr. Rare
- The student padded his essay with extra words.
Images of pad
flat piece of paper for writing or drawing 
thick piece of soft material for comfort or protection 
launching area for rockets or spacecraft 
soft cover for a sports player's body part 
person's residence, often informal 
block of absorbent material for ink transfer
Expressions with pad
💡 Discover popular phrases, idioms, collocations, or phrasal verbs. Click any expression to learn more, listen to its pronunciation, or save it to your favorites.
fill up space in something to make it appear fuller
He padded out the cushion to make it more comfortable..
starting point for an activity or career
The internship was a launching pad for her career.
move forward quietly with soft steps
The cat would pad along the hallway at night.
walk softly and quietly, making little or no noise
She likes to pad around the house in the morning.
inflate expenses to get more money
He would pad his expense account to cover personal costs.
add false numbers to make data look better
The accountant decided to pad the figures to meet targets.
walk quietly with soft steps
The cat pads down the hallway at night.
add false details to make a resume impressive
He decided to pad resume to get the job.
add extra charges to a bill
The mechanic tried to pad the bill with unnecessary repairs.
inflate numerical data to make it look better
The accountant decided to pad the numbers for the report.
walk quietly and softly around a place
She likes to pad about the house in the morning.
inflate numbers to make them look better
The company padded the statistics to attract investors.
protective gear worn on the arm
He wore an arm pad to protect his elbow during the game.
soft mat for changing a baby's diaper
Place the changing pad on the table before changing the baby.
disposable or reusable pad used to mop floors or scour surfaces
I grabbed a cleaning pad to wash the kitchen floor and counters.
soft fabric pad used for cleaning or polishing
He wiped the table with a cloth pad.
protective mat placed on a desk surface
She placed her laptop on the desk pad to avoid scratches..
protective gear worn on the elbow
He wore an elbow pad during the hockey game.
flexible pad used to warm body parts
She used a heating pad to relieve her sore back muscles..
pad used under hot dishes to protect surfaces
Place the casserole on the hot pad.
cushioned mat used under an iron
The ironing pad protected the table from heat.
protective gear worn on knees to prevent injury
He wore knee pads while skateboarding.
removable layer protecting a mattress from damage
I bought a mattress pad to keep my bed clean.
pad of paper for writing messages
She wrote the note on a message pad.
Origin of pad
Old English, pad (cushion)
Terms with pad included in their meaning
💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.
sports
floor pad to protect athletes
stationery
pad of writing paper
protection
soft pad or barrier that protects something
computing accessory
pad for placing and moving a computer mouse
cosmetic tool
soft pad for applying face powder
furniture
soft pad placed on a chair or bench for comfort
cosmetics
adhesive pad for cosmetic purposes
cleaning
wipe a surface using a wet absorbent pad
heat protection
pad used under hot dishes
sanitary product
sanitary pad
absorbent
soft fibrous pad used to absorb liquids
sports
protective pad worn on the arm
clothing
pad in a bra for extra support
baby
pad placed inside diaper for extra absorbency
cloth diaper
reusable or disposable pad used in cloth diapers
presentation tool
large pad of paper on a stand for presentations
kitchen pad
brush with stiff bristles for heavy cleaning
pad
small soft ball of cotton used in medicine or crafts
gaming exercise
flat electronic pad for stepping in rhythm games or exercise
hygiene
disposable pad for absorbing menstrual flow
hygiene
disposable pad for absorbing menstrual flow
drug delivery
medicated adhesive pad for drug absorption
medical
small pad soaked with alcohol used to clean skin or surfaces
hand
rounded pad at the bottom of the palm
Examples of pad in a sentence
He tore a sheet from the pad to write a note. He used a pad to kneel on the hard floor. The helmet had a pad for added safety. Engineers inspected the pad before the launch. The pad was cleared for the next mission. The hockey player adjusted his pad before the game.
She forgot her elbow pad and had to borrow one. She decorated her pad with vintage furniture. His pad was the perfect place for a small party. The dog's pads were rough from running. The fox's pads left prints in the snow. He used a pad to blot the excess ink. The artist reached for a fresh pad to continue her work. I heard the pad of her shoes on the floor. The pad of paws was barely audible. She padded her shoulders for the costume. The craftsman padded the chair for comfort. She padded down the hallway to avoid waking anyone. The cat padded softly on the carpet. He padded his resume with irrelevant details. The author padded the book with lengthy descriptions.
View all translations of pad
Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
- French:bloc-notes, rembourrer, ...
- German:Block, polstern, ...
- Italian:taccuino, imbottire, ...
- Spanish:cuaderno, acolchar, ...
- Portuguese:caderno, acolchoar, ...
- Chinese:便笺, 填充, ...
- Japanese:メモ帳, 詰める, ...
- Arabic:دَفتَر, حَشَا, ...
- Hebrew:בְּלוֹק, לְרַפֵּד, ...
- Russian:блокнот, обкладывать, ...
- Ukrainian:блокнот, набивати, ...
- Hindi:पैड, गद्दी लगाना, ...
Definition of PAD - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
1.
acr: Personal Access DeviceTECH. small device used to access personal informationTECH.
- You need a PAD to log in securely.
2.
acr: peripheral artery diseaseTECH. narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to limbsTECH.
- Doctors diagnosed him with PAD after the test.
Abbreviation
abr: HelipadTECH. landing area for helicopters onlyTECH.
- The PAD is on the hospital roof.
Examples of PAD in a sentence
A PAD can store your contacts and notes. PAD can lead to severe leg pain during exercise. Early detection of PAD is crucial for treatment. The helicopter landed safely on the PAD. Emergency flights use the PAD frequently.
View all translations of PAD
Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
- French:dispositif d'accès personnel, hélisurface, ...
- German:persönliches Zugangsgerät, PAD, ...
- Italian:token, PAD, ...
- Spanish:PAD, arteriopatía periférica, ...
- Portuguese:PAD, heliporto, ...
- Chinese:个人访问设备, 停机坪, ...
- Japanese:PAD, ヘリポート, ...
- Arabic:جهاز الوصول الشخصي, مهبط مروحيات, ...
- Hebrew:הֶתְקֵן גִּישָׁה אִישִׁי, מנחת, ...
- Russian:PAD, Вертолетная площадка, ...
- Ukrainian:персональний пристрій доступу, ГП, ...
- Hindi:पैड, हेलिपैड, ...
icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.
icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.
icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the