exercise book

noun

1. a booklet or book having exercises pertaining to a school subject and blank space for practice.

exercise book

noun

1. a notebook used by pupils and students

Word History and Origins

Origin of exercise book¹

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

They keep in touch over texts occasionally, and Ms Han spends two hours every day practising her English by writing phrases in an exercise book.

From BBC

All of their songs, whether fully realized or half-baked, were dutifully logged by McCartney into an exercise book he had swiped from school.

From Los Angeles Times

A 49-year-old exercise book discovered in a drawer of a Cornish school has been returned to a former student.

From BBC

"I could tell this wasn't just any exercise book," Mr Morgan said.

From BBC

Staff said the story of Mr Morris' exercise book had touched not only him and them, but also current and past students.

From BBC

Related Words

• binder 
• diary 
• journal 
• pad