notebook
gb/nˈoʊtbˌʊk/ us/nˈoʊtbˌʊk/
A1
English
~ 3300
jegyzetfüzet, füzet, notesz, laptop
NOUN
A1
1
Usage pattern:
to write [something] in a notebook
She always carries a notebook to jot down her ideas.
Mindig visz magával egy jegyzetfüzetet, hogy felírja az ötleteit.
I filled an entire notebook during the lecture.
Az előadás alatt teleírtam egy egész jegyzetfüzetet.
He flipped through his notebook to find the phone number.
The detective kept a small notebook in his pocket.
Please bring your notebook to class tomorrow.
Learner examples
I write new words in my notebook.
Az új szavakat a füzetembe írom.
She has a blue notebook.
Van egy kék füzete.
My teacher asks us to bring a notebook.
He draws pictures in his notebook.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'notebook' with 'laptop', which is also called a 'notebook' in tech contexts.
Meaning
Small book for writing notes
Collocations
spiral notebook
|notebook computer
|notebook cover
|keep a notebook
|write in a notebook
Synonyms
journal (Often used for more personal or reflective writing rather than general notes.)
|
pad (A set of sheets of paper glued or bound at one edge, sometimes less formal than a notebook.)
Antonyms
whiteboard (A smooth board for writing with markers, used for temporary notes instead of permanent written storage.)
Themes
daily life
|education
|office
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A small book with empty or lined pages where you write notes.
A small book with blank or lined pages used for writing notes, ideas, or information.
NOUN
B1
TECHNICAL
2
laptop
A2
He bought a new notebook for work.
Vett egy új laptopot munkához.
This software runs well on any modern notebook.
Ez a szoftver jól fut bármilyen modern laptopon.
She opened her notebook to check her email.
Notebook computers are popular with students.
Learner examples
I have a new notebook for school.
Van egy új laptopom az iskolához.
My notebook is very light.
A laptopom nagyon könnyű.
She uses her notebook at the cafe.
Common mistake:
Some learners only know 'laptop' and are confused when 'notebook' is used for the same thing.
Meaning
Portable personal computer
Collocations
notebook computer
|notebook PC
|lightweight notebook
Synonyms
laptop (The most common term; 'notebook' is sometimes used by manufacturers or in marketing.)
Antonyms
desktop (A personal computer designed to be used on a desk and not easily moved.)
Themes
technology
|computers
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A small computer you can carry and use anywhere.
A small, lightweight personal computer that can be easily carried, also called a laptop.
Grammar
Dictionary form
notebook
IPA
GB/nˈoʊtbˌʊk/
US/nˈoʊtbˌʊk/
Syllables & stress
note - book (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (note)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: notebook
- Plural: notebooks
Word family
Expressions
notebook computer
1/nˈoʊtbˌʊk kəmpjˈutɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
Portable personal computer
A small computer you can carry and use anywhere.
Examples
- The company issued each employee a notebook computer.
- Notebook computers are getting lighter every year.
spiral notebook
1/spˈaɪɹəl nˈoʊtbˌʊk/
fixed phrase
notebook with spiral binding
A paper notebook held together with a wire or plastic ring that goes in a spiral along the side.
Examples
- I prefer using a spiral notebook so it lies flat on the desk.
- She always carries a small spiral notebook in her bag for ideas.
- She tore a page out of her spiral notebook.
- Please bring a spiral notebook to class for your notes.
- He flipped through his spiral notebook looking for the phone number.