Word
storybook
Phoneticssto·ry·book, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈstɔɹiˌbʊk/
UK/stˈɔːɹɪbˌʊk/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a book for children that has pictures and a simple story. It is often used to help kids learn to read or to go to sleep.
n. a book intended for children, typically featuring illustrations and a simple narrative. Often used to describe a collection of fairy tales or fables.
Examples
“The child asked for a storybook before bedtime.”
“The library has a special section for storybook collections that parents can borrow for their toddlers.”
“While digital tablets offer interactive features, many parents still prefer a traditional storybook for its tactile quality and the shared experience of reading aloud.”
Examples
simple
“The child asked for a storybook before bedtime.”
contextual
“The library has a special section for storybook collections that parents can borrow for their toddlers.”
complex
“While digital tablets offer interactive features, many parents still prefer a traditional storybook for its tactile quality and the shared experience of reading aloud.”
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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