schoolbook

A schoolbook is a book used for learning at school, usually for a particular subject such as math, science, or history. In modern English, people more often say "textbook," but "schoolbook" is still easy to understand and can sound a little old-fashioned. It usually refers to a book that explains lessons and may also include pictures, examples, and exercises for students.

The term "schoolbook" refers to a book made for use in school, especially in primary and secondary education. It is usually a book for one subject, with lessons, explanations, pictures, and sometimes questions or exercises. Today, "textbook" is the more common word, but "schoolbook" still appears and is clearly understood.

In many cases, a schoolbook is the main book a student uses in class and at home. A teacher may ask students to read a chapter, study a diagram, or answer questions from it. The word can also be used more broadly for books that are part of school learning, though it most often suggests a standard classroom text rather than a storybook or a casual guide.

For example, you might say, "The students used their history schoolbook to prepare for the test," or "She found her old schoolbooks in a box in the attic." The word can carry a slightly traditional or nostalgic feeling, but its basic meaning is simple: a book used by students for school study.