noun
commonplace
A collection of quotations and notes kept for reference.
She keeps a commonplace of quotations to consult while writing.
Etymology
Common place translates the idea of a general topic under which material can be gathered. A commonplace collection stores useful passages and observations for later consultation.
More examples
- His commonplace includes notes from years of reading.
- I copy useful passages into my commonplace.
- Her commonplace organizes quotations by subject for easy reference.
Forms
commonplace · commonplaces
Similar words
- notebook
- A broader term for a book containing any written notes.
- anthology
- Usually collects selected literary works rather than personal reference notes.