Crash Pad

Pronunciation: /kræʃ pæd/

Definitions of crash pad

noun a place to sleep temporarily, typically used by travelers or people without a permanent residence

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a crash pad for my new apartment.

A2 She uses a crash pad when she goes camping.

B1 The crash pad in the living room doubles as a guest bed.

B2 The crash pad was a convenient place to rest after a long day of hiking.

C1 The crash pad in the studio apartment was perfect for overnight guests.

C2 The crash pad in the loft provided a comfortable spot for relaxation.

Examples of crash pad in a Sentence

formal The crash pad in the living room provides extra seating for guests.

informal I'll be crashing on the crash pad in the basement tonight.

slang Let's chill at my place on the crash pad and watch some movies.

figurative Her friend's house became a crash pad for anyone in need of a place to stay.

Grammatical Forms of crash pad

• past tense: crashed
• plural: crash pads
• comparative: more crash pad
• superlative: most crash pad
• present tense: crash pad
• future tense: will crash pad
• perfect tense: have crashed pad
• continuous tense: is crash padding
• singular: crash pad
• positive degree: crash pad
• infinitive: to crash pad
• gerund: crashing pad
• participle: crashed pad

Origin and Evolution of crash pad

First Known Use: 1950 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'crash pad' originated in the United States in the mid-20th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of aviation to refer to a temporary place for pilots to sleep, 'crash pad' later evolved to also describe a place for individuals to sleep temporarily, especially in the context of urban living or alternative housing arrangements.