book match

noun

1. a match in or from a matchbook.

Word History and Origins

Origin of book match¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

The depiction of Trump’s leadership described in the op-ed and the book match what has been reported by news organizations and other writers since he took office in January 2017.

From The Guardian

“Quartz and Corian are very durable, and you can book match the veins into the sink,” said Houston designer Nina Magon.

From Wall Street Journal

As an "ignition source"�to use the pompous term of match makers�nothing can approach the paper book match for ubiquity.

From Time Magazine Archive