book
book
(bʊk )Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular present tense books , present participle booking , past tense, past participle booked
1. countable noun
A book is a number of pieces of paper, usually with words printed on them, which are fastened together and fixed inside a cover of stronger paper or cardboard. Books contain information, stories, or poetry, for example.
His eighth book came out earlier this year and was an instant best-seller.
'Robinson Crusoe' is one of the most famous books in the world.
...the author of a book on politics.
...a book about witches.
...a new book by Rosella Brown.
...reference books.
2. countable noun
A book of something such as stamps, matches, or tickets is a small number of them fastened together between thin cardboard covers.
Can I have a book of first class stamps please? [+ of]
3. verb
When you book something such as a hotel room or a ticket, you arrange to have it or use it at a particular time.
British officials have booked hotel rooms for the women and children. [VERB noun]
Laurie revealed she had booked herself a flight home last night. [VERB noun noun]
...three-star restaurants that are normally booked for months in advance. [VERB-ed]
4. plural noun
5. verb
When a referee books a football player who has seriously broken the rules of the game, he or she officially writes down the player's name.
League referee Keith Cooper booked him in the first half for a tussle with the goalie. [VERB noun]
6. verb
When a police officer books someone, he or she officially records their name and the offence that they may be charged with.
They took him to the station and booked him for assault with a deadly weapon. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: charge More Synonyms of book
7. countable noun
In a very long written work such as the Bible, a book is one of the sections into which it is divided.
8. See also booking, cheque book, phone book
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