noun ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A small folded sheet of cardboard containing rows of cardboard matches, generally with a striker on the outside.

   "My company had matchbooks printed with the corporate logo as giveaway promotional items."

2. 2
   a small folder of paper safety matches wordnet

Example

More examples

"This radio is no bigger than a matchbook."

Etymology

From match + book.

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