well-thumbed
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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The latest research, however, suggests they are more like well-thumbed library books that wear and change a little bit every time they’re pulled off the shelf.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 27, 2025
His walls are lined with shelves of well-thumbed books, from his childhood comic collection to reference works on art and anthropology, Victoriana and zoology.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2024
The many jokes in the well-thumbed paperback "No Pun Intended: Volume Too" include winners like: "Why did the scarecrow get a promotion? He was outstanding in his field."
From Salon • Feb. 19, 2023
“Her books will be well-thumbed for as long as there are cooks who want to cook well for their family, their friends and for themselves,” Victor said.
From Washington Post • Oct. 10, 2022
It was well-thumbed, some of the pages dog-eared.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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