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matchbook

American  
[mach-book] / ˈmætʃˌbʊk /

noun

  1. a small cardboard folder into which several rows of paper matches are stapled or glued.


Etymology

Origin of matchbook

First recorded in 1810–15; match 1 + book

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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

Eventually she became a full-bore phillumenist, the technical term for matchbook collectors.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2023

“A matchbook is a little bit of history that you can hold in your hand,” McKinney says.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2023

Annie brought the phone to Luke, and he dialed Ricky’s number from the back of the matchbook.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss

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