workbook

noun

work·​book ˈwərk-ˌbu̇k 

1

: a worker's manual

2

: a booklet outlining a course of study

3

: a record of work done

4

: a student's book of problems to be solved directly on the pages

5

: a single computer document that contains multiple associated spreadsheets

Examples of workbook in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Many schools switched funding away from textbooks, workbooks and paper printouts to digital alternatives. —Jocelyn Gecker, Fortune, 26 May 2026

Many schools switched funding away from textbooks, workbooks and paper printouts to digital alternatives. —ABC News, 25 May 2026

The latest version introduces performance improvements, particularly in Excel, where users can manage larger datasets and multiple workbooks more efficiently. —Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 23 May 2026

Package the plan, add simple emails, include a workbook, and sell it as a low-cost product that proves your value before someone buys more. —Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1766, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Rhymes for workbook

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

Kids Definition

workbook

noun

work·​book -ˌbu̇k 

: a book of problems or practice examples for a student to use as part of a course of study