"matchbook" meaning in English

See matchbook in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: matchbooks [plural]
Etymology: From match + book. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|match|book}} match + book Head templates: {{en-noun}} matchbook (plural matchbooks)
  1. A small folded sheet of cardboard containing rows of cardboard matches, generally with a striker on the outside. Categories (topical): Fire Related terms: matchbox Translations (a small folded sheet of cardboard containing rows of cardboard matches): luciferboekje (Dutch), portafiammiferi [masculine] (Italian)

Inflected forms

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