noun

textbook

TEHKST-buuk

noun

A book used for formal study of a particular subject, especially in schools or universities.

"The chemistry textbook cost almost as much as the course itself."

adj

Done in a perfect, exemplary way that could be used as a model case.

"It was a textbook landing despite the strong crosswind."

How to Use Textbook

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA book used to study a subject, or (as an adjective) a perfect, by-the-book example of something.

Common pairings

textbook example textbook case chemistry textbook

more textbook comparative, textbooks plural, most textbook superlative

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The chemistry _____ cost almost as much as the course itself.

A straightforward compound of "text" and "book".

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