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Wordabulary

bookmark

Pronunciation
Noun A1 Beginner

Quick answer

A thin strip of material placed between pages to mark a reader's place in a book.

"He used a train ticket as a bookmark since he couldn't find the real one."

Usage notes

Also used for a saved website address in a web browser.

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "He used a train ticket as a _____ since he couldn't find the real one."

Answer: bookmark

In your own words, what does "bookmark" mean?

A thin strip of material placed between pages to mark a reader's place in a book.

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