crash pad

noun

Definition of crash padnext
as in shelter

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Recent Examples of crash pad One side of the room has gym mats leading to a crash pad and padding. — Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026 Here, immersive exhibits—from a recreated crash pad to a blacklight poster workshop—unfold to the soundtrack of Jefferson Airplane. — Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026 Stepping things up from the typical backcountry crash pad, Rossmönster uses its tried-and-true camper ingenuity in creating the all-new Skye Van. — New Atlas, 2 Jan. 2026 Some already have the McMansion and use their RV as a workweek crash pad. — Literary Hub, 21 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crash pad
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crash pad
  1. shelter
  2. lodging
  3. accommodation
Noun
  • Another idea is to create a brush pile shelter in your yard to help native wildlife, including pollinators, according to LoRusso.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Decker said people who are homeless can feel hesitation to come into shelter, but Open Doors has built a rapport in the neighborhood and would want to stay.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of shelter
Noun
  • Both include lodging, meals, and therapy sessions, with longer stays offering additional work and follow-up support.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Hotel and lodging, data centers and senior housing lead with double-digit returns.
    — Diana Olick, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of lodging
Noun
  • The clinic lists accommodation, transfers and aftercare; flights are excluded.
    — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Billboard’s travel and accommodations for the TIMA Honors were covered by Billboard China.
    — Joe Lynch, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of accommodation

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“Crash pad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crash%20pad. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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