Textbook Definition & Meaning

textbook
adjective
  1. according to or characteristic of a casebook or textbook; typical; "a casebook schizophrenic"; "a textbook example"
noun
  1. a book prepared for use in schools or colleges; "his economics textbook is in its tenth edition"; "the professor wrote the text that he assigned students to buy"

"Textbook" in song lyrics

See how textbook is used in real songs:

  • "Her next move was straight out of textbook"
    3rd Bass — Brooklyn-Queens
  • "While your outdated next hook textbook"
    Atoms Family — Oceans of Confusion
  • "In the green, from the textbook"
    Black Moon — Buckshot's Freestyle Joint

Usage tips for "textbook"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "textbook" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for textbook to find words that pair well.

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