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Definition of workbook

workbook

/ˈwɜːrkˌbʊk/
work · book

Plural:workbooks
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workbook Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A student's book containing exercises, problems, and practice material intended to be written in, often designed to supplement a primary textbook.

Example

"The teacher asked the students to complete the vocabulary exercises on page forty-two of their Spanish workbook."


2

A digital file in a spreadsheet application that contains one or multiple individual worksheets.

Example

"She saved the new Excel workbook to a shared network drive so her colleagues could review the financial data."


3

A manual containing instructions, guidelines, and interactive sections used during a training course, workshop, or professional seminar.

Example

"All attendees were given a comprehensive workbook to guide them through the two-day leadership development seminar."

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Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'work' and 'book', first recorded in the mid-19th century to describe a book used for recording work done. By the early 20th century, it had evolved to primarily denote a student's exercise book.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Workbook. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/workbook
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