picture book
Americannoun
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picture books
plural
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of picture book
First recorded in 1850–55
Example Sentences
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The two halves provide the perfect location for people to swim in this deliciously refreshing picture book for readers ages 4 to 8.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
I download the Good Inside app on pub day for Dr. Becky’s new picture book Leave Me Alone!:
From Slate ● May 10, 2026
The picture book will be published by Puffin, and is due to be released in September 2026.
From BBC ● Jan. 22, 2026
Technically, Melania was supposed to be reading a picture book to children at the hospital.
From Salon ● Dec. 11, 2025
“I’m waiting, Mr. Keeley,” said Mr. Peckleman, pinching the thin picture book Earl the Squirrel between his thumb and forefinger so he could dangle it over the fire pit.
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
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