storybook

1 of 2

noun

sto·​ry·​book ˈstȯr-ē-ˌbu̇k 

: a book of stories usually for children

storybook

2 of 2

adjective

: fairy-tale

a storybook romance

Examples of storybook in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Another parallel between her life and that of the storybook character? — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 22 Sep. 2026

The Setting The weekend festivities were spread across two ultra-exclusive private islands in the Exumas, a chain of storybook Caribbean destinations with white sand beaches and brilliant turquoise water. — Alex Mierjeski, ProPublica, 19 Sep. 2026

Adjective

There’s magic to be found near and far this time of year, from storybook Christmas markets to vintage trains winding through the snowy Alps. — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2025

This quality is on display in his portrayal of Frank, a 1950s husband who can’t figure out why his seemingly storybook life with beautiful wife April (Kate Winslet) has left him so miserable. — Tim Grierson, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1711, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1844, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for storybook

• kinderhook
• meadowbrook
• overlook
• overtook
• pocketbook
• tillamook
• undertook
• betook
• casebook
• chapbook
• checkbook
• chinook