checkbook

[ chek-book ]

noun

1. a book containing blank checks check or orders on a bank.

Word History and Origins

Origin of checkbook¹

An Americanism dating back to 1770–80; check ¹ + book

Example Sentences

The institute also notes: “Many high school graduates finish school not knowing how to create a budget, balance a checkbook, read bank statements, or plan for savings.”

From Los Angeles Times

He's worth billions and he's got the richest man in the world opening up his checkbook.

From Salon

One of the robbers ordered her 80-year-old husband out of bed, pressed a gun into his back and demanded cash, checkbooks, credit cards and the couple’s PINs, she said.

From Los Angeles Times

While none of its prominent civic-minded sponsors have closed their checkbooks and gone elsewhere — yet — fans and even some of the team’s original investors are losing patience.

From Los Angeles Times

Trump, with his lickspittle staff and his checkbook crimes, is closer to the corrupt Prince John than Robin Hood.

From Salon