non·book
ˌnän-ˈbu̇k 
: being something other than a book
especially
: being a library holding (such as a microfilm) that is not a book
non·book
ˌnän-ˌbu̇k
: a book of little literary merit which is often a compilation (as of pictures, press clippings, or speeches)
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al, 7 Feb. 2021
Although books are his primary items, as much as 15% of sales come from what’s known as nonbook merchandise including gifts, music, games, cards and apparel.
—Joyce M. Rosenberg, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2019
Roy Rivenburg, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Aug. 2022
The Batteries Not Included offers items such as CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray Discs, other audiovisual items, and miscellaneous nonbook items.
—Shellie Lister, NOLA.com, 8 Feb. 2021
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Adjective
The first nonbook merchandise Amazon began selling was CDs.
—al, 7 Feb. 2021
Although books are his primary items, as much as 15% of sales come from what’s known as nonbook merchandise including gifts, music, games, cards and apparel.
—Joyce M. Rosenberg, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2019
Noun
Some also lent nonbook materials.
—Roy Rivenburg, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Aug. 2022
The Batteries Not Included offers items such as CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray Discs, other audiovisual items, and miscellaneous nonbook items.
—Shellie Lister, NOLA.com, 8 Feb. 2021
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“Nonbook.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonbook. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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