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storybook

Storybook (noun) means a book of stories, typically written for children. Example: “He read a storybook to his daughter every night before bed.”

noun
1
A book of stories, typically written for children.
"He read a storybook to his daughter every night before bed."
adj
1
Perfectly happy and idealised, as if straight out of a children's tale.
"They had a storybook wedding on a private island."

How to use storybook

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA children's book of tales, or (as an adjective) something almost too perfect and happy to be real.

Common pairings
storybook ending storybook romance

Word forms

storybooks plural

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Etymology

From story plus book.

Rhymes for storybook

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Frequently asked questions

What does “storybook” mean?

The word “storybook” means a book of stories, typically written for children. In plain terms, a children's book of tales, or (as an adjective) something almost too perfect and happy to be real.

How do you use “storybook” in a sentence?

Here is “storybook” used in a sentence: “He read a storybook to his daughter every night before bed.”

What part of speech is “storybook”?

Depending on how it is used, “storybook” can be a noun and an adjective.

How many meanings does “storybook” have?

“Storybook” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a book of stories, typically written for children.

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