Book Matches (Noun)
Meaning
A paper match that strikes only on a specially prepared surface.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She used a book match to light the candles on her birthday cake.
- The small, flat shape of the book match made it easy to slip into a pocket.
- After losing her lighter, Sarah was forced to use a book match to light her cigarettes.
- Book matches are still given out for free as advertisements at some bars and restaurants.
- In his childhood, Max loved collecting the colorful covers of book matches that his father brought back from trips.