checkbook

[chek-book]

noun

1. a book containing blank checks check or orders on a bank.

Word History and Origins

Origin of checkbook¹

An Americanism dating back to 1770–80; check ¹ + book

Example Sentences

“Talk about the power being with the people and the people making that clear with their checkbooks,” Harris said of Kimmel’s return.

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Local officials requested emergency funding on the last regular day of the legislative session, meaning the state’s checkbook can’t be adjusted until lawmakers reconvene in January.

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“Time for @newscorp to open that checkbook, it’s not his signature. DEFAMATION!” he wrote.

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"Time for @newscorp to open that checkbook, it's not his signature. DEFAMATION!"

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Donors appeared convinced and ready to open their checkbooks should Texas members decide to flee the state, according to three people who were on the calls or briefed on them.

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