Matchbook

/ˈmæʧˌbʊk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A small book or pad containing matches, typically used to light cigarettes or other items.

He pulled a matchbook from his pocket to light the candle on the dinner table.

A promotional item, often featuring a company's logo or advertisement, printed on the cover of a matchbook.

The restaurant gave out matchbooks with their logo to promote their new menu.

A collection of matches that are bound together in a small booklet.

She used a matchbook to start a fire in the fireplace on a chilly evening.

The combination of 'match' (small stick that produces a flame) and 'book' (a set of printed pages bound together).

light a match

to ignite a match for starting a fire.

strike a match

to create a flame by pulling the match against a striking surface.

burn the matchbook

to waste resources or to act recklessly.

match

a thin stick that produces a flame when struck against a specially prepared surface.

fire

the chemical reaction of combustion, producing heat and light.

spark

a small fiery particle.

A term used in some communities for a small pack of matches.

I need to grab a matchbook from the drawer.

Colloquially refers to anything that can ignite a situation.

That comment was a real matchbook for drama!