Definition

1. Noun:
   • A book consisting chiefly of pictures: A book, often for children, where the primary content is illustrations, sometimes accompanied by minimal text.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The library has a large collection of picture books for young readers.
  • Her favorite picture book has beautiful watercolor paintings on every page.

Advanced Usage

• "A picture book of...": Used to describe a book that visually documents a subject.
  • He published a picture book of his travels across Asia.

Variants and Related Words

• Picture-book (adjective): Used to describe something as idyllic, perfect, or resembling the charming quality of a picture book.
  • They lived in a picture-book village with thatched cottages.

Synonyms

• Illustrated book: A book containing pictures or illustrations.
• Children's book: A book intended for a child audience, which often, but not always, refers to picture books.

Related Phrases

• Coffee-table book: A large, expensive book with many pictures, intended for casual reading or display.

Related Idioms

• "Like a picture book": Used to describe a scene that is visually perfect or charming.
  • The snowy landscape looked like a picture book.

Noun

1. a book consisting chiefly of pictures