crash pad

noun

1
: protective padding (as on the inside of an automobile or a tank)
2
: a place to stay temporarily

Examples of crash pad in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
But the area would enter the pop culture consciousness even more for its raucous crash pads—the Chateau Marmont among them. Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 21 Mar. 2025 Thanks to its shock-absorbing foam crash pad and soft, ultrasoft foam interior, these fan favorites are built for long-distance runs. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2025 The slightly curved design, which includes a rear crash pad, provides a soft landing and encourages a smooth transition with each stride. Maggie Horton, People.com, 2 Feb. 2025 Soaring ceilings and floor-to-ceiling views of the river and Manhattan skyline beyond make for a truly impressive crash pad. $42 million manse Lamar’s latest real estate purchase is also his priciest. Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crash pad

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of crash pad was in 1939

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Crash pad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crash%20pad. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on crash pad

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!