textbook
Translation
textbook, coursebook
Examples
I need to buy a new history textbook.
I need to buy a new history textbook.
This is a textbook example of poor management.
This is a textbook example of poor management.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the/my...)) textbook a book for studying a subject I lost my math textbook.
Similar Words
Synonyms: coursebook, manual, reader
Etymology
A compound word from 'text' (written material) and 'book' (a bound set of pages).
Memory Tips
Literally a 'book' full of 'text' for studying a subject.