blue book

noun

1
: a register especially of socially prominent persons
2
: a book of specialized information often published under government auspices
3
: a blue-covered booklet used for writing examinations
4
: a periodically issued price list (as of used cars)

Examples of blue book in a Sentence

The information is listed in the blue book.
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The government may need additional documentation or proof of citizenship before handing over that coveted blue book. — Ramsey Qubein, AFAR Media, 22 Jan. 2025 Until 2010, staff produced a separate green book (on the economy) and blue book (on policy options) for each meeting, before merging both their contents and their hue. — Courtenay Brown, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1633, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of blue book was in 1633

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“Blue book.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blue%20book. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.

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