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picture book Definition

picture book

noun

a book containing pictures or illustrations, with little or no text

picture-book Definition

picture-book (pik′c̸hər bo̵ok′)

adjective

so beautiful, neatly maintained, charming, etc. as to be a suitable subject for a book of pictures; picturesque a picture-book country inn

picture-book Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • village: Along the way, Sital is a picture-book village.
  • desert: We continued through this small lush area and out into a picture-book desert of sweeping dunes, mirages and silence.
  • beach: Had he ventured out, Prince Andrew could, perhaps, have appreciated the picture-book beach and enjoyed meeting the locals.
  • artist: A classic children's story, uniquely presented by a great picture-book artist.
  • style: They combine the best of picture book art with small lively detailed animations, specifically designed to fit with a picture-book style.
  • image: Outdoor sow keepers enjoy a picture-book image which hides a tolerance of known and unnecessary piglet deaths.