Meaning of the word storybook in English

What does storybook mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

storybook

US /ˈstɔːr.i.bʊk/
UK /ˈstɔː.ri.bʊk/

Noun

a book containing stories for children

Example:
My grandmother used to read me a storybook every night before bed.
The children gathered around to look at the colorful pictures in the storybook.

Adjective

resembling something from a storybook, especially in being idealized or romantic

Example:
They lived a storybook romance, full of grand gestures and happy endings.
The small cottage looked like something out of a storybook, nestled among the trees.