phrase book

noun

a small book containing everyday phrases and sentences and their equivalents in a foreign language, written especially for travelers.

phrase book

a book containing frequently used expressions and their equivalents in a foreign language, esp for the use of tourists

First recorded in 1585–95

Her little phrase book seemed pitifully inadequate for the great things in her mind.

"My luggage," he said firmly, laying one hand upon the pile, and waving the phrase book.

"Easiest thing in the world to get on in a foreign country with a phrase book and your wits," he remarked to himself.

Presently Esau, getting impatient, suggested in a loud voice that we should ask him some questions out of Bennetts Phrase-book.

Since we talk in phrases as well as in words every home needs a phrase book as well as a dictionary.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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