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book
noun /bo?ok/
books, plural
A written or printed work consisting of pages glued or sewn together along one side and bound in covers
- a book of selected poems
- a book on cats
- a book report
A literary composition that is published or intended for publication as such a work
- the book is set in the 1940s
- I'm writing a book
Used to refer to studying
- he is so deep in his books he would forget to eat
A main division of a classic literary work, an epic, or the Bible
- the Book of Genesis
The libretto of an opera or musical, or the script of a play
The local telephone directory
- is your name in the book?
The Bible
A magazine
An imaginary record or list (often used to emphasize the thoroughness or comprehensiveness of someone's actions or experiences)
- she felt every emotion in the book of love
A bound set of blank sheets for writing or keeping records in
- an accounts book
A set of records or accounts
- he can do more than balance the books
A bookmaker's record of bets accepted and money paid out
A set of tickets, stamps, matches, checks, samples of cloth, etc., bound together
- a pattern book
- a book of matches
The first six tricks taken by the declarer in a hand of bridge
verb /bo?ok/
booked, past participle; booked, past tense; booking, present participle; books, 3rd person singular present
Reserve (accommodations, a place, etc.); buy (a ticket) in advance
- I have booked a table at the Swan
- book early to avoid disappointment
Reserve accommodations for (someone)
- his secretary had booked him into the Howard Hotel
- book me a single room at my usual hotel
Engage (a performer or guest) for an occasion or event
Have all appointments or places reserved; be full
- I'm booked till, like, 2011
Make an official record of the name and other personal details of (a criminal suspect or offender)
- the cop booked me and took me down to the station
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