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logbook

LOG-buuk

Logbook (noun) means a book recording a ship's or aircraft's progress, including position, weather, and events. Example: “The pilot noted the delay in the logbook.”

noun
1
A book recording a ship's or aircraft's progress, including position, weather, and events.
"The pilot noted the delay in the logbook."
2
A document recording the ownership and registration history of a car.
"Make sure the seller hands over the logbook with the car."

How to use logbook

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA book that records ongoing details — a voyage's progress, or (in the UK) a car's registration history.

UK vs US

In the UK, "logbook" is common shorthand for a vehicle's V5C registration document.

Common pairings
ship's logbook car logbook keep a logbook

Word forms

logbooks plural

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Etymology

A compound of "log" and "book," originally a record of a ship's speed and position, first recorded in the 1670s.

· First attested 1670

Class of 1670 logbook joined the language around 1670.
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Rhymes for logbook

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Frequently asked questions

What does “logbook” mean?

The word “logbook” means a book recording a ship's or aircraft's progress, including position, weather, and events. In plain terms, a book that records ongoing details — a voyage's progress, or (in the UK) a car's registration history.

How do you pronounce “logbook”?

“Logbook” is pronounced LOG-buuk (/ˈlɑɡ.bʊk/ in IPA).

How do you use “logbook” in a sentence?

Here is “logbook” used in a sentence: “The pilot noted the delay in the logbook.”

What part of speech is “logbook”?

“Logbook” is a noun.

Where does the word “logbook” come from?

The word “logbook” dates back to around 1670. A compound of "log" and "book," originally a record of a ship's speed and position, first recorded in the 1670s.

How many meanings does “logbook” have?

“Logbook” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a book recording a ship's or aircraft's progress, including position, weather, and events.

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