textbook

American  

[tekst-book] / ˈtɛkstˌbʊk /

noun

1. a book used by students as a standard work for a particular branch of study.

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adjective

1. pertaining to, characteristic of, or seemingly suitable for inclusion in a textbook; typical; classic.

   a textbook case.

textbook British  

/ ˈtɛkstˌbʊk /

noun

1. 1. a book used as a standard source of information on a particular subject

   2. ( as modifier )

      a textbook example

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Other Word Forms

• textbookish adjective

Etymology

Origin of textbook

First recorded in 1720–30; text + book

Example Sentences

“When spins work this well, it’s usually because the asset was mispriced inside the parent for years, not because something magical happened on day one,” he adds, calling Sandisk a textbook case of that mispricing.

From Barron's

You cannot get answers to the questions Mr. Mansfield raises in a textbook or on ChatGPT, or even by examining important passages.

From The Wall Street Journal

He holds up what looks like a textbook.

From Literature

The Scandinavian country launched a national "digitalisation" strategy for nursery, primary and middle schools in 2017 that saw tablets and laptops replace many textbooks and handwriting.

From Barron's

Paramedics learn to read chaos and act before the textbook catches up.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• workbook