scratch pad
noun
a pad of paper used for jotting down ideas, informal notes, preliminary writing, etc.
Origin of scratch pad
An Americanism dating back to 1890–95
Words nearby scratch pad
Example sentences from the Web for scratch pad
He stuck out one muddy hand wherein was clutched a wad of scratch-pad paper.
Short Stories of the New America |VariousHer picture was done while Jimaboy was still nibbling his pen and scowling over the scratch-pad.
Reporters for Northern papers were present with their Southern brethren of scratch-pad and pencil.
Dixie After the War |Myrta Lockett Avary
British Dictionary definitions for scratch pad
scratch pad
noun
mainly US and Canadian
a notebook, esp one with detachable leaves
computing
a small semiconductor memory for temporary storage