textbooks
word · lemma: textbook
Definition
Books used for studying a particular subject, especially in schools or courses, usually written to help students learn.
Usage & Nuances
Usually plural; refers to books purposely created for instruction, not just any book used in class. 'Textbook' as an adjective means 'typical' or 'by the book' (e.g., 'a textbook example'). Common with 'buy', 'borrow', 'read', and 'digital/online'.
Spanish: libros de textoPortuguese (BR): livros didáticosPortuguese (PT): manuais escolares - livros escolaresChinese (Simplified): 教科书Chinese (Traditional): 教科書Hindi: पाठ्यपुस्तकेंArabic: الكتب المدرسيةBengali: পাঠ্যপুস্তকRussian: учебникиJapanese: 教科書Vietnamese: sách giáo khoaKorean: 교과서Turkish: ders kitabıUrdu: نصابی کتابیںIndonesian: buku pelajaran
Example Sentences
I have five textbooks for my math class.
basic
Many students now use digital textbooks on their tablets instead of paper ones.
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Our school gives us free textbooks every year.
basic
The science textbooks are on the shelf.
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College textbooks are so expensive these days!
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I forgot my textbooks at home, so I had to borrow Jake’s.
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