Definitions for MATCHBOOK
ˈmætʃˌbʊkmatch·book

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1. matchbooknoun

   a small folder of paper safety matches

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1. matchbooknoun

   A small folded sheet of cardboard containing rows of cardboard matches, generally with a striker on the outside.

2. Etymology: From match + book.

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1. Matchbook

   A matchbook is a small paperboard folder (known as a matchcover) enclosing a quantity of matches and having a coarse striking surface on the exterior. The folder is opened to access the matches, which are attached in a comb-like arrangement and must be torn away before use in contrast to a matchbox where the matches are loosely packed in the interior tray. The exterior of the matchcover is usually imprinted with a producer's logo, often with artistic decorations, or serves as an advertising/promotional medium for the undertaking by which it is sold or given away. The ease of making matchcovers of different shapes also made them quite a popular cheap promotional item or anniversary souvenir. Manufacturing of matchbooks peaked during the 1940s and 1950s, then steadily declined because of the availability of disposable lighters and various anti-smoking health campaigns. Recently, matchbooks have begun to regain some of their popularity as a "retro" advertising item, particularly in high-end restaurants.Although paper matches were patented in the 1880s, an early paper match "folder" was patented in September 1892 by Philadelphia patent attorney Joshua Pusey. However, the matchbook as we know it was patented a few weeks later by Charles Bowman of Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Pusey challenged Bowman's patent, but Bowman's patent was upheld. Pusey sold his patent to the Diamond Match Trust in 1896 and then served as the company's patent attorney. Bowman's company, the American Safety Head Match Company of Lebanon, PA did not last long, and Diamond Match Co. adapted his design into their product, becoming the first mass-producer of paper matchbooks. Collecting of matchboxes, matchbooks, match labels and other match-related items is called phillumeny.

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1. matchbook

   A matchbook is a small folded piece of cardboard containing matches, with a striking surface on the outside. It is typically given away as a promotional item by businesses.

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1. Matchbook

   A matchbook is a small paperboard folder enclosing a quantity of matches and having a coarse striking surface on the exterior. The folder is opened to access the matches, which are attached in a comb-like arrangement and must be torn away before use in contrast to a matchbox where the matches are loosely packed in the interior tray. The exterior of the matchcover is usually imprinted with a producer's logo, often with artistic decorations, or serves as an advertising/promotional media for the undertaking it is sold or handed off in. The ease of making matchcovers of different shapes also made them quite a popular cheap promotional item or anniversary souvenir. Manufacturing of matchbooks peaked during the 1940s and 50s, then steadily declined because of the availability of disposable lighters and various anti-smoking health campaigns. Recently, matchbooks have begun to regain some of their popularity as a "retro" advertising item, particularly in high-end restaurants. Although paper matches were patented in the 1880s, an early paper match "folder" was patented in September 1892 by Philadelphia patent attorney Joshua Pusey, however the matchbook as we know it was patented a few weeks later by Charles Bowman of Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Pusey challenged Bowman's patent, but Bowman's patent was upheld. Pusey sold his patent to the Diamond Match Trust in 1896 and then served as the company's patent attorney. Bowman's company, the American Safety Head Match Company of Lebanon, PA did not last long, and Diamond Match Co. adapted his design into their product, becoming the first mass-producer of paper matchbooks.

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1. Matchbook

   Matchbook is a bookmarking application for places.Users bookmark places like restaurants, bars, and shops so they can remember to go later. Those places are then organized by neighborhood and on a map. Matchbook also gives users the ability to run a tag search such as: “First Date in The West Village”. Matching places will be returned from the users bookmarks, as well as the most popular places from other users.

Matched Categories

1. • Folder

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce MATCHBOOK?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say MATCHBOOK in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of MATCHBOOK in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of MATCHBOOK in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Popularity rank by frequency of use

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=MATCHBOOK
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Matchbook
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matchbook
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=MATCHBOOK
6. ^ CrunchBase
   https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/matchbook
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=MATCHBOOK