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

Robert surreptitiously attains Alfred’s workbook/diary, where many secrets may exist. —Kirk Honeycutt, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025

Driscoll’s workbook on mental health care for children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes also walks through various strategies, including communication and problem-solving skills. —Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025

Withee attributed her early interest to her mother, a software engineer, who encouraged her to do math workbooks in her spare time as a child. —Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025

There’s also a DIY workbook to help readers ignite their own spark. —Freya Drohan, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025

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
• hornbook

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