nonbook
1 of 2adjective
non·book ˌnän-ˈbu̇k 
: being something other than a book
especially : being a library holding (such as a microfilm) that is not a book
nonbook
2 of 2noun
non·book ˌnän-ˌbu̇k
: a book of little literary merit which is often a compilation (as of pictures, press clippings, or speeches)
Example Sentences
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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 Shellie Lister, NOLA.com, 8 Feb. 2021
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
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 Word History
First Known Use
Adjective
1928, in the meaning defined above
Noun
1960, in the meaning defined above