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book

ˈbu̇k 1 syllable common

  1. noun.a set of written sheets of skin or paper or tablets of wood or ivory

    • an address book
    • reading a good book
  2. noun.a set of written, printed, or blank sheets bound together between a front and back cover

    • reference books
    • hardcover and paperback books
  3. noun.a long written or printed literary composition

    • the books of the Bible
    • put his hand on the Book and took the oath
  4. adjective.derived from books and not from practical experience

    • book learning
    • book assets
  5. adjective.shown by ledgers

  6. verb.to register (something, such as a name) for some future activity or condition (as to engage transportation or reserve lodgings)

    • was booked to sail on Monday
    • book the band for a week
  7. verb.to schedule engagements for

    • booking a strategy meeting
    • book two seats at the theater
  8. verb.to set aside time for

    • tried to make reservations, but they were all booked up
    • was booked on suspicion of murder

Origin

Middle English, from Old English bōc; akin to Old High German buoh book, Goth boka letter.

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