Chequebook Meaning in English

word

US

ˈtʃɛkˌbʊk

CHEK-book

UK

tʃˈɛkbʊk

CHEK-book

Definition

A chequebook is a small book containing blank checks provided by a bank for making payments or withdrawing money by writing a check.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used in banking and financial contexts. 'Chequebook' is the UK/Commonwealth spelling; US English uses 'checkbook'. Now less common due to electronic payments. Typically used for large or formal payments.

• Spanish: talonario de cheques
• Portuguese (BR): talão de cheques
• Portuguese (PT): livrete de cheques
• Chinese (Simplified): 支票簿
• Chinese (Traditional): 支票簿
• Hindi: चेक बुक
• Arabic: دفتر الشيكات
• Bengali: চেকবই
• Russian: чековая книжка
• Japanese: 小切手帳
• Vietnamese: sổ séc
• Korean: 수표책
• Turkish: çek defteri
• Urdu: چیک بُک
• Indonesian: buku cek

Example Sentences

I forgot my chequebook at home.

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Please sign the check from your chequebook.

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You can order a new chequebook at the bank.

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My chequebook is almost empty; I need to get another one soon.

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He never carries cash, only his chequebook.

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Back in the day, everyone paid their rent using a chequebook.

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