Book Definition
book
noun
- a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together); "I am reading a good book on economics"
- physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together; "he used a large book as a doorstop"
- a compilation of the known facts regarding something or someone; "Al Smith used to say, `Let's look at the record'"; "his name is in all the record books"
- a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance
- a record in which commercial accounts are recorded; "they got a subpoena to examine our books"
- a collection of playing cards satisfying the rules of a card game
- a collection of rules or prescribed standards on the basis of which decisions are made; "they run things by the book around here"
- the sacred writings of Islam revealed by God to the prophet Muhammad during his life at Mecca and Medina
- the sacred writings of the Christian religions; "he went to carry the Word to the heathen"
- a major division of a long written composition; "the book of Isaiah"
- a number of sheets (ticket or stamps etc.) bound together on one edge; "he bought a book of stamps"
verb
- engage for a performance; "Her agent had booked her for several concerts in Tokyo"
- arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance; "reserve me a seat on a flight"; "The agent booked tickets to the show for the whole family"; "please hold a table at Maxim's"
- record a charge in a police register; "The policeman booked her when she tried to solicit a man"
- register in a hotel booker
"Book" in song lyrics
See how book is used in real songs:
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"With these out of town, iceberg down, hold that north book"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Othorized F.A.M. — Staten Islanders -
"In sitting with his book"
3 Melancholy Gypsies — Beautiful Mind -
"At age 44 you come up for parole, that's in the judge book"
50/50 Twin — Turmoil
Words that rhyme with book
Usage tips for "book"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "book" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for book to find words that pair well.