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
It is based on the picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, who wrote and illustrated The Gruffalo.
From BBC ● Dec. 26, 2025
Technically, Melania was supposed to be reading a picture book to children at the hospital.
From Salon ● Dec. 11, 2025
“Why does that crazy old guy like birds so much?” said Akimi, flipping through a dinosaur picture book.
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
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