Meaning & use

book

noun·Everyday

A written or printed work made of pages bound together, meant to be read.

See it in a sentence

She stayed up late finishing the last chapters of the book.

The library ordered several copies of the new book for its reading club.

A note on using this word

Book can also refer to any bound set of pages, such as a checkbook or a passport.

Words with a similar meaning

volumepublication

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Another way to use it

2. verb

To arrange in advance to reserve a room, ticket, or service.

We booked our flights months before the trip to get a better price.

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