noun
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 notesIn 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
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Etymology
From story plus book.
Rhymes for storybook
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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.
