chequebook
Definition
Noun: A small book containing pre-printed paper forms (cheques) issued by a bank to the holder of a current/checking account. Each form is used to instruct the bank to pay a specific amount of money from the account holder's funds to the person or organization named on it.
Usage
The word "chequebook" refers specifically to the physical or, in modern contexts, digital booklet containing the cheques. It is a tool for making payments. - I need to order a new chequebook from my bank; I've used the last cheque. - She took out her chequebook to pay for the furniture. - With the rise of digital banking, many people rarely use a physical chequebook anymore.
Advanced Usage
- "chequebook journalism": A critical term for the practice of newspapers or media outlets paying large sums of money for exclusive rights to a story, especially from individuals involved in a scandal or crime. This practice is often seen as unethical.
- The celebrity's story was obtained through chequebook journalism.
Variants and Related Words
- Checkbook: The standard American English spelling.
- Cheque (UK English) / Check (US English): The individual form within the chequebook used for making a payment.
- Chequebook holder: A protective cover for a chequebook.
Synonyms
- Book of cheques
Related Phrases
- To write a cheque: The action of filling out and signing a cheque from the chequebook.
- He wrote a cheque to cover the donation.
- To balance the chequebook: The process of comparing your own record of transactions (cheques written, deposits made) with the bank's statement to ensure they match.
- It's important to balance your chequebook regularly to avoid overdraft fees.
Noun
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a book issued to holders of checking accounts
