phrase book

phrase book
noun
a book containing common expressions in a foreign language along with their translations
• Hypernyms: ↑book

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noun
: a book containing idiomatic expressions of a foreign language and their translation

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a small book containing everyday phrases and sentences and their equivalents in a foreign language, written esp. for travelers.
[1585-95]

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phrase book noun
A book containing or explaining phrases used in a language
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Main Entry: ↑phrase

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phrase book UK US noun [countable] [singular phrase book plural phrase books]
a small book that contains useful words and phrases in a particular foreign language, used especially by tourists
Thesaurus: tourism and tourist attractionshyponym

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n. a book for people visiting a foreign country, listing useful expressions in the language of the country together with their equivalent in the visitor's own language

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noun, pl ⋯ books [count]
: a book for travelers that contains common phrases and expressions of a foreign language with their translations

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ˈphrase book [phrase book phrase books] noun
a book containing lists of common expressions translated into another language, especially for people visiting a foreign country

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • phrase book — guide book used to become familiar with a language, book containing common phrases and words in a foreign language …   English contemporary dictionary

  • phrase book — noun Date: 1594 a book containing idiomatic expressions of a foreign language and their translation …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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