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reading book

reading book noun: a type of book designed for individuals who are learning to read in a particular language.

Noun

reading book (plural reading books)

  1. A type of book designed for individuals who are learning to read in a particular language.
  2. (obsolete) A book of church lessons; a lectionary.

Forms of reading book

pluralreading books

Origin of reading book

From Middle English redyng bok, from Old English rǣdingbōc (“a book containing lessons; lectionary”), equivalent to reading + book.

Questions about reading book

What does reading book mean?
Reading book means a type of book designed for individuals who are learning to read in a particular language.
What part of speech is reading book?
Reading book is a noun.
What is the plural of reading book?
The plural of reading book is reading books.

Words near reading book in the dictionary

  1. reading across
  2. reading age
  3. reading ages
  4. reading along
  5. reading between the lines
  6. reading book
  7. reading books
  8. reading break
  9. reading breaks
  10. reading comprehension
  11. reading copies

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