B2noun 1K

Notebook

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈnəʊtbʊk/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈnəʊtbʊk/"]/

Meaning of Notebook

a small book of plain paper for writing notes in

In simple words: A book with empty pages to write in.

Notebook in a sentence

• The police officer wrote the details down in his notebook.
• She kept a notebook *(= wrote notes in it)* during the trip.

How to use Notebook

Used in both academic and casual contexts. Avoid using in highly technical or formal writing where specific terms are preferred.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'note' you can 'take' anywhere — 'note' + 'book' = notebook.

Related words

Collocations with Notebook

• bound
• leather-bound
• spiral
• jot something (down) in
• record something in
• scribble (something) in
• paper
• computer
• in a/​your notebook
• an entry in a notebook
• bound
• leather-bound
• spiral
• jot something (down) in
• record something in
• scribble (something) in
• paper
• computer
• in a/​your notebook
• an entry in a notebook
• bound
• leather-bound
• spiral
• jot something (down) in
• record something in
• scribble (something) in
• paper
• computer
• in a/​your notebook
• an entry in a notebook

Synonyms for Notebook

• laptop

Opposites of Notebook

• eraser
• whiteboard

Common mistakes with Notebook

• Confused with 'notebook computer' instead of 'notebook' as writing tool.
• Using 'notebooks' when referring to a single item.

Frequently asked questions about Notebook

What does Notebook mean?

A book with empty pages to write in.

What is the definition of Notebook?

a small book of plain paper for writing notes in

How do you use Notebook in a sentence?

The police officer wrote the details down in his notebook.

Can you give another example of Notebook?

She kept a notebook *(= wrote notes in it)* during the trip.

What are synonyms for Notebook?

Common alternatives include laptop.

What is the opposite of Notebook?

Opposite meanings include eraser, whiteboard.

What words go with Notebook?

It commonly pairs with bound, leather-bound, spiral, jot something (down) in, record something in, scribble (something) in, paper, computer, in a/​your notebook, an entry in a notebook, bound, leather-bound, spiral, jot something (down) in, record something in, scribble (something) in, paper, computer, in a/​your notebook, an entry in a notebook, bound, leather-bound, spiral, jot something (down) in, record something in, scribble (something) in, paper, computer, in a/​your notebook, an entry in a notebook.

What are common mistakes when using Notebook?

Confused with 'notebook computer' instead of 'notebook' as writing tool. Using 'notebooks' when referring to a single item.

How do you pronounce Notebook?

US: /["/ˈnəʊtbʊk/"]/, UK: /["/ˈnəʊtbʊk/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Notebook?

Used in both academic and casual contexts. Avoid using in highly technical or formal writing where specific terms are preferred.

What CEFR level is Notebook?

"Notebook" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.