songbook
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of songbook
before 1000; Old English sang-bōc service book (not recorded in ME); see song, book
Example Sentences
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Paul McCartney still sells out stadiums and mesmerizes audiences with his charm, charisma and the deepest songbook in pop, but at 83, his voice is more strain than sweetness.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
Founded in 1969, the Songwriters Hall of Fame honours those "whose work represents a spectrum of the most beloved songs from the world's popular music songbook".
From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026
Platt just wanted to have fun, as was the case in his moodily reworked rendition of Addison Rae’s social media hit “Diet Pepsi,” which he cheekily introduced as an American songbook treasure.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025
“Movin’ Out” was part of the American songbook.
From Salon • Dec. 14, 2025
She slinks off the stage, holding her songbook to her chest.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
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