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