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checkbook

[ chek-book ]

noun

  1. a book containing blank checks check or orders on a bank.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of checkbook1

An Americanism dating back to 1770–80; check 1 + book

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Example Sentences

If you have trouble balancing your checkbook, imagine trying to keep track of where $2.8 trillion goes every year.

But Kerry sadly left his checkbook at home, offering only pocket change.

Because they're not limited by their checkbook or pocketbook, they can buy a whole swath of products.

Then again, Paulson is a nice checkbook to get to know in gearing up for a fierce battle this fall.

When one organization is able to exert influence because of its checkbook, an entire national security debate is discredited.

Jack went into his pocket for a checkbook and a fountain pen.

Taking a checkbook and a fountain pen from his pocket, he drew a chair up to the table and wrote for a few moments.

Unwilling to take the checkbook, she has urged him to remove it.

Mr. Witherbee regained his desk and reached for a checkbook just as the officeboy poked his head in again.

Chambers reached out and pulled a checkbook toward him, lifted a pen from its holder.

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