textbook
word
/ˈtɛkstˌbʊk/
/tˈɛkstbʊk/
Definition
A textbook is a book used by students to study a particular subject, often as the main material for a course or class.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to standard, structured educational books. 'Textbook' can describe something typical or standard, e.g., 'a textbook example.' Common collocations: 'biology textbook,' 'open your textbooks.' Usually formal or neutral.
Spanish: libro de textoPortuguese (BR): livro didáticoPortuguese (PT): manual escolarChinese (Simplified): 教材Chinese (Traditional): 教科書Hindi: पाठ्यपुस्तकArabic: كتاب مدرسيBengali: পাঠ্যবইRussian: учебникJapanese: 教科書Vietnamese: sách giáo khoaKorean: 교과서Turkish: ders kitabıUrdu: درسی کتابIndonesian: buku pelajaran
Example Sentences
My backpack is so heavy because of all these textbooks.
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Did you buy the new textbook for chemistry yet?
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I forgot my textbook at home.
basic
Please open your textbook to page ten.
basic
Each student receives a textbook for the course.
basic
That’s a textbook example of a mistake you should avoid.
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