noun

textbook

textbook, coursebook

I need to buy a new science textbook.

I need to buy a new science textbook.

This is a textbook example of poor management.

This is a textbook example of poor management.

((a textbook)) a book for studying a subject I need to buy a new science textbook.

((a textbook example of sth.)) a perfect example of something This is a textbook example of poor management.

Synonyms: manual, course book, schoolbook

A compound word from 'text' + 'book'. A book containing the main text for a subject.

It's literally a 'book' full of 'text' for studying.

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