1. a small cardboard folder containing paper matches with striking surface on the cover

Examples

• She struck a match from the matchbook to light the candle.
• The restaurant gave out matchbooks with their logo as advertising.
• He collected vintage matchbooks from hotels and bars.
• The matchbook was nearly empty with only three matches left.
• She found an old matchbook in her jacket pocket.
• The striking surface on the matchbook had worn smooth.