blue book

or bluebook

noun

1. a register or directory of socially prominent persons.
2. any register or directory, as of major companies or officials.
3. a blank book used in taking college examinations, usually with a blue cover.
4. a British parliamentary or other publication bound in a blue cover.
5. (initial capital letters) Trademark. a reference manual listing the current market value of used cars by model and year of manufacture.
6. a similar manual listing the market value of other items, appliances, etc.

Example Sentences

“I hear colleagues in humanities courses saying the same thing: It’s back to the blue books,” MacKellar said.

From Seattle Times

He was clean-shaven and carried a bible and a blue book of dedications which had "Jesus First" emblazoned on its cover.

From Reuters

In the meantime, some college professors have returned to making students take in-class essay exams in blue books — no computers allowed — after two years of COVID-induced hybrid learning.

From Washington Times

So, U.S. officials say, plan your trips early, and start finding and inspecting your passports, or beginning the process for a first-time blue book, now.

From Los Angeles Times

Scattered across the water are single sandals, medicine bottles and the bright blue books of elementary students that spill out from the windows of half-submerged schools.

From New York Times

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