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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To his credit, though, on the album, Harlow—along with Norwegian producer Aksel Arvid, known for his work with PinkPantheress—flexes the checkbook like a SEC football booster to recruit a team of jazz and R&B pros. Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 17 Mar. 2026 Sather’s checkbook was found at Willacy’s house. News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026 The victim said several items were missing, including a $10,000 gold chain, a $1,000 necklace, his passport and a checkbook, according to court documents. Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026 With Nembhard under contract, the checkbook is balanced. Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for checkbook

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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 28 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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