checkbook
word
Definition
A book containing blank checks provided by a bank so you can make payments or withdraw money by writing checks.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in banking and finance; more common in the US than in some other countries. In British English, 'chequebook' is the preferred spelling. Becoming less common as electronic payments replace checks.
Spanish: talonario de chequesPortuguese (BR): talão de chequesPortuguese (PT): livrete de chequesChinese (Simplified): 支票簿Chinese (Traditional): 支票簿Hindi: चेक बुकArabic: دفتر الشيكاتBengali: চেকবুকRussian: чековая книжкаJapanese: 小切手帳Vietnamese: sổ sécKorean: 수표책Turkish: çek defteriUrdu: چیک بکIndonesian: buku cek
Example Sentences
I keep my checkbook in a drawer at home.
basic
You need your checkbook to write a check at the store.
basic
The bank gave me a new checkbook last week.
basic
Wait, I can't pay without my checkbook – I left it at home!
natural
Whenever I travel, I double-check that my checkbook is in my bag.
natural
My grandfather still uses a checkbook—he doesn't trust online banking.
natural