wordbook

[ wurd-book ]

noun

1. a book of words, usually with definitions, explanations, etc.; a dictionary.
2. the libretto of an opera.

wordbook

/ ˈwɜːdˌbʊk /

noun

1. a book containing words, usually with their meanings
2. a libretto for an opera

Word History and Origins

Origin of wordbook¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; word + book

Example Sentences

Of course, he didn’t have any idea what the hell she was talking about either, but he started laughing while the rest of us were still looking up “suppuration” on the feed English-to-English wordbook.

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• dictionary
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