crash pad

noun

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

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One side of the room has gym mats leading to a crash pad and padding. — Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026 This hotel is the living room, the go-to dinner spot, and the ultimate crash pad for Brazil’s elite. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 Some already have the McMansion and use their RV as a workweek crash pad. — Literary Hub, 21 Nov. 2025 The first clue that the guests were not typical tech startup employees needing a temporary crash pad came when Donovan was taking care of the trash during the guests’ stay. — Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for crash pad

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of crash pad was in 1939

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