Matchbook (noun)

A small paper folder containing a number of matches that can be struck on a rough surface to light them.

Origin:

The word matchbook is composed by two words "match" and "book" referring to a small paper folder containing a number of matches.

Examples:

  1. He opened the matchbook and struck a match to light his cigarette.
  2. The matchbook was a common way to advertise a business in the past.
  3. Matchbooks can be collected as a hobby.
  4. The matchbook had the logo of the hotel on it.
  5. The matchbook had a rough surface on the back to strike the matches.
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