Meaning of the word textbook in English

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

textbook

US /ˈtekst.bʊk/
UK /ˈtekst.bʊk/
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Noun

1.

a book used as a standard work for the study of a particular subject

Example:
We need to buy a new textbook for our history class.
The professor recommended this textbook for advanced students.

Adjective

1.

serving as a model of a particular quality or type

Example:
His response was a textbook example of how to handle a crisis.
It was a textbook performance by the athlete.
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