Wad

usgb/wɑːd/
noun

A small lump or bundle of a soft material.

She pulled out a wad of tissues from her pocket.
Visual representation of "wad" - A small lump or bundle of a soft material.

Often appears as...

  • wad of money
  • wad of paper
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Physical Texture

Relates to items you can touch; often soft and flexible like cotton or fabric.

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I found a wad of cotton in the box.
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Small Quantities

Even a 'wad' suggests a modest amount, not huge quantities.

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She cleaned her brush with a small wad of cloth.
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Informal Situations

Commonly used in casual talk, not for formal text.

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He had a wad of napkins to clean the mess.
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