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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

Example Sentences

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Matchbook collector Maryanne Wetherald was inspired by her father’s and uncle’s extensive collections.

From Salon • Nov. 22, 2025

Matchbook covers, postcards, restaurant napkins — they all served as makeshift sketchpads for the artist at moments of inspiration.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 10, 2023

In early 2013, former USA Track and Field chief financial officer Gina Miller also grew concerned about payments to Matchbook as well as Siegel and Washington’s travel spending, according to three former employees.

From Washington Post • Oct. 7, 2016

“We never meant to give the impression that Matchbook was owned by Max,” Gray wrote.

From Washington Post • Oct. 7, 2016

For a period of time, the companies even shared office space, and the window billed Matchbook Creative as “a Max Siegel company.”

From Washington Post • Oct. 7, 2016

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