book

[bʊk]

book Definition

• 1. a written or printed work consisting of pages glued or sewn together along one side and bound in covers
• 2. a set of tickets, stamps, matches, samples, etc., bound together
• 3. to arrange for someone to have a seat on a plane, train, concert, etc. at a particular time in the future

Using book: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "book" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I'm reading a book about the history of China.

• Example

  I bought a book of stamps at the post office.

• Example

  I need to book a flight to New York for next week.

• Example

  She booked a table at the restaurant for Friday night.

book Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for book

• volume
• work
• manuscript
• tome
• publication

Antonyms for book

• e-book
• audiobook

Idioms Using book

• a closed book

  a subject or issue about which one knows little or nothing

  Example

  Advanced calculus is a closed book to me.

• in someone's good books

  to be in someone's favor or good graces

  Example

  I made sure to finish my work on time so that I would stay in my boss's good books.

• throw the book at someone

  to punish someone severely

  Example

  The judge decided to throw the book at the defendant for his repeated offenses.

Phrases with book

• cook the books

  to falsify financial records in order to deceive someone

  Example

  The company was caught cooking the books to hide their losses.

• by the book

  in accordance with established rules or procedures

  Example

  The police officer followed the law by the book when making the arrest.

• bring to book

  to hold someone accountable for their actions

  Example

  The government promised to bring to book those responsible for the corruption scandal.

Origins of book

from Old English 'bōc', meaning 'written document, charter'

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Summary: book in Brief

The term 'book' [bʊk] refers to a written or printed work consisting of pages glued or sewn together along one side and bound in covers. It can also refer to a set of tickets, stamps, matches, samples, etc. bound together. Additionally, it can mean to arrange for someone to have a seat on a plane, train, concert, etc. at a particular time in the future. 'Book' extends into phrases like 'cook the books,' and idioms like 'a closed book,' denoting a subject about which one knows little or nothing.