storybook

1 of 2

noun

sto·​ry·​book ˈstȯr-ē-ˌbu̇k How to pronounce storybook (audio)
: a book of stories usually for children

storybook

2 of 2

adjective

: fairy-tale
a storybook romance

Examples of storybook in a Sentence

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Noun
As the exhibition demonstrates, Potter’s storybook illustrations were informed by her deep observation of the natural world. Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024 But then, in the span of 20 disastrous minutes, the storybook afternoon was slowly shattered. Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for storybook 

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1711, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1844, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of storybook was in 1711

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“Storybook.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/storybook. Accessed 6 May. 2024.

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