songbook

noun

song·​book ˈsȯŋ-ˌbu̇k How to pronounce songbook (audio)
Synonyms of songbooknext
: a collection of songs
specifically : a book containing vocal music (such as hymns)

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Stanley had a songbook full of these, some spirited, some spiritual. — Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026 Contestants have attempted her tunes before, but Idol had never set aside a night to showcase her songbook, which might seem like a surprise. — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2026 As his slide continued, former WNOX coworkers threw Q a bone, hiring him as a tour manager and writer of songbooks sold on the road. — Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 1 June 2026 Fans can find more chants and songs into a Spanish-language songbook on the website for La 593, the country’s World Cup supporter group. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for songbook

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of songbook was before the 12th century

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“Songbook.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/songbook. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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