bookstoken

A student uses a bookstoken to buy a new novel.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A voucher for purchasing books: a "bookstoken" is a token, often given as a gift, that can be exchanged for books at a bookstore.
   • A book token: another term for a prepaid voucher used to buy books.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She received a bookstoken for her birthday and used it to buy a novel. (A voucher for purchasing a book.)
  • The library gave out bookstokens to encourage reading among children. (Prepaid vouchers for books.)

Advanced Usage

• "to give a bookstoken": to present a voucher for books as a gift.

  • He gave her a bookstoken so she could choose her own book. (He gave a voucher for book purchase.)

• "to redeem a bookstoken": to exchange a book token for a book.

  • She redeemed her bookstoken at the local bookstore. (She used the voucher to get a book.)

Variants and Related Words

• Book token (n): a synonym for "bookstoken", often written as two words.

  • The book token was valid for any book in the shop. (A voucher for book purchase.)

• Token (n): a voucher or coin-like object used as a substitute for money.

  • He received a gift token for the bookstore. (A voucher.)

Synonyms

• Voucher: a piece of paper that can be used instead of money for a specific purpose.
• Coupon: a voucher entitling the holder to a discount or exchange for goods.

Related Idioms

• "Token of appreciation": a small gift or gesture to show gratitude.
  • The bookstoken was a token of appreciation for her teaching. (A small gift to show thanks.)

Note: This is a compound word ("book" + "token") and is less common than "book token" in modern usage. It refers specifically to a token for books, not for other goods.