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
"We have the borough account book from 1592-93, which records that the borough paid Shakespeare's company to come and play in the venue," explains Tim FitzHigham, the Guildhall's creative director.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2023
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
Her handwriting was impeccable—small, soft, and elegant numbers filled the pages of her account book.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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