Definition

A small book made up of many pictures that create the effect of movement when the pages are flipped quickly.

Example

The children enjoyed watching the characters come to life in the flipbook.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a flipbook?

Yeah, I used to love those as a kid!

They’re so cool how they create movement with just pictures.

Exactly! It’s like bringing drawings to life.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Flipbook → It is formed from "flip" (from Middle English *flippen*, meaning to toss or throw) and "book" (from Old English *bōc*, meaning a written work or collection of pages). A flipbook is a collection of images that are flipped through to create the illusion of motion.

Memory Tip

Think of 'flipping' through pages like tossing them quickly, and 'book' refers to a collection of images. This helps you remember that a flipbook is a book you flip through to see moving pictures.

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