Book

Pronunciation: /ˈbʊk/

Book (noun)

  1. A set of written or printed pages, bound together, usually with a cover.
  2. A record of a reservation, like for a hotel room or a flight.
  3. A collection of financial records or accounts for a business.

Examples

  • She read a book every week.
  • He borrowed a book from the library.

Common collocations: read a book, borrow a book, hardcover book, book collection, reservation book

Book (verb)

  1. To arrange or reserve a place, like a seat or a room, in advance.
  2. To officially record someone as having committed an offense.

Examples

  • She booked a table for dinner.
  • He booked a flight to Paris.

Synonyms of Book

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