Textbook

/ˈtɛks(t)ˌbʊk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A book that is used as a standard source of information on a particular subject.

I need to buy the biology textbook for my upcoming class.

A comprehensive book that provides a detailed account of a particular subject, often divided into chapters and containing exercises or questions for the reader.

The university recommended a specific textbook for the history course.

A book containing a collection of information or instructions on a specific topic especially for use in education.

Her history textbook covered all the major events of the 20th century.

A standard reference for principles and practices in a field of study.

The textbook on economics provided essential theories that helped in understanding the market.

A book designed for use in schools or colleges.

Textbooks are expensive, and students often look for digital versions to save money.

Etymology

Derived from 'text' + 'book', referring to a book that presents a body of knowledge.

Common Phrases and Expressions

textbook case

An example that perfectly fits a particular theory or situation.

textbook example

An example that illustrates a rule or principle perfectly.

textbook definition

A precise and conventional explanation of a term.

Related Words

educational

Related to the process of education or teaching.

curriculum

The subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college.

syllabus

An outline of the subjects in a course of study or teaching.

Slang Meanings

Used to describe something that is perfect or standard.

That performance was textbook; it couldn't have been better.

Refers to applying theory perfectly in practice.

His approach to solving the issue was textbook material.