Schoolbook

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A textbook, a book used, or prepared for use, in school.

    "You studied the wrong lesson. Why, there is gum all over your book. How did this happen? JD, I am a little surprised at the condition of your schoolbook. You will have to stay in during recess and 74 The Adventures of JD Losey.[…]"

  2. 2
    a book prepared for use in schools or colleges wordnet

Synonyms

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abecedariumabecedaryalphabet bookbattledorecasebookexercise book

Example

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""The Door of Languages Unlocked" is the title of a 1629 schoolbook written by Comenius."

Etymology

From school + book.

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