checkbook

noun

check·​book ˈchek-ˌbu̇k How to pronounce checkbook (audio)
: a book containing blank checks to be drawn on a bank

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With Nembhard under contract, the checkbook is balanced. Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026 But the City Council has the checkbook. Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026 Tech’s goal now is to prove this is sustainable, and this program is more than just a checkbook. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Feb. 2026 Epstein wielded not only his checkbook in service of his charges but also his Rolodex. Chris Quintana, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for checkbook

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1846, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of checkbook was circa 1846

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“Checkbook.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/checkbook. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.

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checkbook

noun
check·​book ˈchek-ˌbu̇k How to pronounce checkbook (audio)
: a book of blank bank checks

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