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matchbook

[mach-book] / ˈmætʃˌbʊk /
NOUN
safety match
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Think of something for their home that doesn’t claim space in yours, like a beautiful print, a sculptural objet d’art, or a framed matchbook from a favorite bar or restaurant.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 6, 2026

Maybe it’s nostalgia — maybe it’s trendy aesthetics — or perhaps just old-school marketing, but restaurants across the country are bringing back the beloved matchbook.

From Salon Nov. 22, 2025

“Now, we just need to get the message out there about what an integral part matchbook collecting is of that history.”

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 20, 2023

Luckily for the Matchcover Club and for the future of matchbook collecting, the bar to entry isn’t all that high.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 20, 2023

Annie brought the phone to Luke, and he dialed Ricky’s number from the back of the matchbook.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss




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