storybook

American  

[stawr-ee-book] / ˈstɔr iˌbʊk /

noun

1. a book that contains a story or stories especially for children.

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adjective

1. idealized, romantic, or picturesque, as if from a book of stories.

   She lives in a storybook cottage on an island off the coast of Maine.

storybook British  

/ ˈstɔːrɪˌbʊk /

noun

1. a book containing stories, esp for children

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adjective

1. unreal or fantastic

   a storybook world

Etymology

Origin of storybook

First recorded in 1705–15; story ¹ + book

Example Sentences

This month, after the storybook comeback of a 44-year-old grandfather was undone by a late-game field goal, we saw Mr. Rivers once more in tears.

From The Wall Street Journal

Inside, Vallejo opens the door to his storybook bungalow, where his parents lounge in the living room.

From Los Angeles Times

There is something reassuring about these storybook images.

From The Wall Street Journal

Little over a month ago, observers outside of Scottish football were looking in at a potential storybook season unfolding at Tynecastle.

From BBC

“We were learning on the fly, getting extra security, managing ticket sales, creating guest lists. It was a storybook situation.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• dreamlike
• false
• fanciful
• hallucinatory
• illusory
• immaterial
• unbelievable