notebook
UK: ˈnəʊtˌbʊk | US: ˈnoʊtˌbʊk
n. a book with blank pages for writing notes
n. a small, lightweight laptop computer
The word "notebook" is a straightforward compound of "note" (from Old French note, meaning "a mark or written record," derived from Latin nota) and "book" (from Old English bōc, meaning "a written document or bound pages"). The term emerged in the 16th century to describe a bound collection of blank pages for jotting down notes, later extended metaphorically to portable computers in the late 20th century. The logic is transparent: a "book" designed for "notes."
She scribbled ideas in her notebook during the lecture.
He bought a new notebook for his programming projects.
The detective flipped through his notebook to review the clues.
Students often prefer digital notebooks over paper ones.
Her notebook was filled with sketches and poetry.