Reference Book Definition
noun
A book, such as a dictionary or encyclopedia, to which one can refer for authoritative information.
American Heritage
(libraries) Such a book that may not be borrowed.
I wanted to take out the encyclopedia, but the librarian said it was a reference book.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
- book of facts
- reference-work
- reference
Other Word Forms of Reference Book
Noun
Singular:
reference book
Plural:
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