Textbook
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A comprehensive book used as a standard reference for the study of a particular subject. As an adjective, it describes something that is perfect or typical example of its kind.
“The students were required to purchase the biology textbook before the course began.”
Pronunciation
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/ˈtɛkst.bʊk/
Syllables
text·book
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Wordle
Compound word combining TEXT and BOOK; contains double O
Scrabble
Worth 21 points; the X (8 points) and K (5 points) make this highly valuable
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