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Page-turner
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a book or story that is so engaging and compelling that it keeps the reader eagerly turning the pages
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
singular
not gender specific
Plural form
page-turners
What is a "page-turner"?
A page-turner refers to a book or piece of writing that is highly engaging and compelling, making readers eager to turn the pages quickly. This quality often comes from a gripping plot, well-developed characters, or suspenseful writing that captures the reader's interest and keeps them absorbed in the narrative.
Examples
The mystery novel was a real page-turner; I couldn't put it down.
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