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Translate files 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.
Etymology
The combination of 'match' (small stick that produces a flame) and 'book' (a set of printed pages bound together).
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
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.
Slang Meanings
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!