matchbook
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of matchbook
Example Sentences
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Think of something for their home that doesn’t claim space in yours, like a beautiful print, a sculptural objet d’art, or a framed matchbook from a favorite bar or restaurant.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 6, 2026
Maybe it’s nostalgia — maybe it’s trendy aesthetics — or perhaps just old-school marketing, but restaurants across the country are bringing back the beloved matchbook.
From Salon ● Nov. 22, 2025
“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 ● Nov. 20, 2023
I think the green matchbook was taking her back to Sam for her to realize that he wasn’t for her either.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2023
Then she hears it’s as big as a matchbook.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
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