account book
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of account book
First recorded in 1690–1700
Example Sentences
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Another dimension of Abbe, scholars say, is encoded in a light-brown leather account book.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 28, 2025
She regularly went door to door with an account book and a tin box, inviting them to entrust her with their nickels, dimes and quarters.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 12, 2022
There’s also an account book belonging to Paul Revere’s descendants and a sign painted black bearing the name of Paul Revere’s son, Joseph W. Revere.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 11, 2021
According to Games's account book, the BBC paid him 200 guineas, plus 70 guineas for an on-screen clock and 15 guineas "retainer".
From BBC ● Dec. 2, 2013
My mother didn’t speak French and I had never seen her do anything but add and subtract in her account book.
From "Homesick" by Jean Fritz
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