matchbook

noun

match·​book ˈmach-ˌbu̇k How to pronounce matchbook (audio)
: a small folder containing rows of paper matches

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The winner will receive 50 matchbooks and a $50 library shop gift card. Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025 Guests can also take home playful merch touches, from matchbooks to coasters designed for the occasion. Hanna McNeila, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025 Jake will leave the safe combo inside a matchbook in the office. Andy Andersen, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025 Inspired by the 1930s Brassaï photograph Chez Suzy, la preséntation (At Suzy’s, introductions), the image was used on matchbooks, merchandise and ads in publications like Interview magazine. Rima Suqi, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for matchbook

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First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of matchbook was in 1937

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“Matchbook.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matchbook. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.

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matchbook

noun
match·​book ˈmach-ˌbu̇k How to pronounce matchbook (audio)
: a small folder containing rows of paper matches
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