notebook
noun
note·book
ˈnōt-ˌbu̇k 
1
: a book for notes or memoranda
2
: laptop entry 2
especially
: a particularly small or light laptop
… have been selling smaller, lighter, cheaper and more powerful notebooks for two years. —
Peter H. Lewis
—often used before another noun Peter H. Lewis a notebook computer
Examples of notebook in a Sentence
Take out your notebook and write down some of your ideas.
She kept a notebook for her poetry.
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
In addition to the LP that dropped on Friday (April 11), Vernon has lined up dozens of unique product tie-ins ranging from bespoke pink cashmere hoodies and beanies from designer Todd Snyder to fragrances, notebooks, signature cocktails, ice cream and more.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 11 Apr. 2025
Among his requisites are his passport, chargers, toiletries, eye drops, Apple Watch, sunglasses, reading glasses, notebook, and Sharpies.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2025
Inside the backpack were two notebooks containing handwriting and sketches, along with two thumb drives.
—John Miller, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
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notebook
noun
note·book
ˈnōt-ˌbu̇k
1
: a book for notes
2
: a portable computer that is similar to but usually smaller than a laptop
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