Synonyms for

Textbooks

Verb / ˈteˌkstbʊks / Another word for textbooks — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Textbooks are books used to teach a particular subject or course of study.

Synonyms & similar words

text textedition tradeedition schooltext schoolbook textbook coursebooks manuals guides primers tutorials workbooks handbooks compendiums encyclopedias dictionaries thesauruses almanacs atlases yearbooks chronicles journals magazines

Synonyms by register

Formal

course materials academic texts instructional books study guides

Informal

books readings notes handouts

Literary

tomes volumes codices

Antonyms

novels magazines pamphlets brochures leaflets manuals

Common collocations

  • buy textbooks
  • sell textbooks
  • used textbooks
  • new textbooks
  • required textbooks
  • textbooks online
  • textbooks for sale
  • college textbooks

Word family

noun textbook

Usage note

Textbooks are primarily used for educational purposes. While 'books' can be a synonym, 'textbooks' specifically refers to books used for study in a particular subject.

Example sentences

  1. I have to carry a lot of textbooks in my backpack.
  2. Textbooks can be expensive.
  3. The teacher assigned too many chapters to read in the textbook.
  4. I like to highlight important information in my textbooks.
  5. My favorite textbook is the one about science.

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