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- [mach-boo k]
- /ˈmætʃˌbʊk/
- /ˈmæʧ.ˌbʊk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mach-boo k]
- /ˈmætʃˌbʊk/
Definitions of matchbook word
- noun matchbook a small cardboard folder into which several rows of paper matches are stapled or glued. 1
- noun matchbook A small cardboard folder of matches with a striking surface on one side. 1
- noun matchbook folded card containing matches 1
- countable noun matchbook A matchbook is a folded piece of cardboard with paper matches inside. 0
- noun matchbook a cardboard packet containing matches 0
- noun matchbook a folder of book matches 0
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Origin of matchbook
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
First recorded in 1810-15; match1 + book
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Matchbook
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
matchbook popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
matchbook usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for matchbook
noun matchbook
- friction match — a kind of match tipped with a compound that ignites by friction.
- lucifer — a proud, rebellious archangel, identified with Satan, who fell from heaven.
Top questions with matchbook
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See also
Matching words
- Words starting with m
- Words starting with ma
- Words starting with mat
- Words starting with matc
- Words starting with match
- Words starting with matchb
- Words starting with matchbo
- Words starting with matchboo
- Words starting with matchbook