Phrase guide

pop-up book

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A book whose sturdy construction allows paper and artwork to rise up from each page when exposed to the air.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a book (usually for children) that contains one or more pages such that a three-dimensional structure rises up when a page is opened

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: pop-up

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: book

History

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 立體書 /立体书 (lìtǐshū) — Translations
  • Finnish: ponnahduskirja — Translations
  • German: Aufklappbuch — Translations
  • German: Pop-up-Buch — Translations