reading book

noun

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

OriginMiddle English redyng bok ← Old English rǣdingbōc →
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Meanings

nounreading book (plural reading books)

plural reading books

  1. educationA type of book designed for individuals who are learning to read in a particular language.
  2. obsoleteA book of church lessons; a lectionary.

Origin

  1. Old Englishrǣdingbōc“a book containing lessons; lectionary”
  2. Middle Englishredyng bok
  3. Englishreading book

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

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APA

reading book. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/reading%20book

MLA

“reading book.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/reading%20book. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “reading book,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/reading%20book.

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