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