book matches
Definition
Noun: 1. A small, paper-covered matchbook containing matches: "Book matches" refers to a small, folded cardboard or paper packet containing a number of paper matches. The striking surface is typically located on the outside flap or back of the packet.
Usage
"Book matches" is a plural noun used to refer to the entire matchbook and its contents. It is treated as a single item. - The restaurant gave out complimentary book matches with their logo printed on the cover. - He fumbled in his pocket for a light and found a pack of book matches.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe the type of matches.
- He lit the candle with a book match. (Here, "book match" refers to a single match from a book of matches.)
Variants and Related Words
- Matchbook (n): A common synonym for "book matches," referring to the folded packet itself.
- She collected vintage matchbooks from old hotels.
Synonyms
- Matchbook
- Paper matches
Notes
- "Book matches" are distinct from wooden stick matches or boxed matches. They are characterized by their paper construction and the fact that they are bound into a small, foldable "book." The provided reference definition correctly notes that they "strike only on a specially prepared surface," which is the strip on the matchbook's exterior.
Noun
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a paper match that strikes only on a specially prepared surface
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