Gadit

Notebook

Definitions (2)
1nounA small book with blank or ruled pages for writing notes in.
She jotted down her thoughts in a notebook.
He always carries a notebook to meetings to take notes.
The student filled her notebook with lecture notes.
2nounA portable computer that is small enough to be used on your lap.
She bought a new notebook for her work travels.
The notebook's battery lasts for several hours.
He prefers using a notebook over a desktop computer.
Word Origin
Language
English
Word parts
note (a brief record) + book (a set of written or printed pages)
Originally meant
a book for recording notes
Background
The term 'notebook' has been used since the 15th century to describe a book for writing notes. With the advent of portable computers, the term also came to describe small, portable laptops.