songbook

noun

song·​book ˈsȯŋ-ˌbu̇k 

: a collection of songs

specifically : a book containing vocal music (such as hymns)

Examples of songbook in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The all-star celebration of Neil Young’s songbook is growing. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 22 July 2026

The unifying archetype of the femme fatale, however, elevated Laferte’s songbook to a new level of cinematic noir. — Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

Because Broadway already has this incredible community, these amazing performers and this songbook everyone knows by heart. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

By the early 20th century, the nation’s regional sounds were being preserved in songbooks and on commercial and documentary recordings. — Ted Olson, The Conversation, 2 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for songbook

• betook
• casebook
• chapbook
• checkbook
• chinook
• codebook
• cookbook
• fishhook
• forsook
• guidebook
• handbook
• logbook