matchbook

[ mach-book ]

noun

1. a small cardboard folder into which several rows of paper matches match are stapled or glued.

Word History and Origins

Origin of matchbook¹

First recorded in 1810–15; match ¹ + book

Example Sentences

Her mantra, “Life is too short to stuff a mushroom,” became a feminist rallying cry, finding its way onto matchbooks, dish towels and throw pillows.

From New York Times

There were scripts, telegrams, contracts, prop guns, movie posters, postcards from the Navy to his beloved Cleo, and monogrammed lighters and matchbooks.

From Los Angeles Times

“Now, we just need to get the message out there about what an integral part matchbook collecting is of that history.”

From Los Angeles Times

Oh right, did all of that stuff with the lightning and matchbook get closed out?

From Los Angeles Times

But Rebecca playing with the green matchbook and the green Army man together has me appropriately worried.

From New York Times