book
🇺🇸
/bʊk/
🇬🇧
/bʊk/
noun
A1
pages with words, bound together to read
I read a book every night before bed.
A1
a published work, in print or digital form
She wrote a book about her travels.
A1
bound pages for writing in
Use this book to take notes in class.
R
things fastened together like a book
A checkbook is a book of checks.
R
records of money for a business
The accountant keeps the book for the company.
R
a part of a large written work
The first book of the series is my favorite.
R
a record of bets on events
The book on the game shows who is favored to win.
verb
A2
to reserve or buy in advance
You should book a table at the restaurant early.
A2
to arrange a seat or ticket for someone
Can you book me a seat on the flight?
R
to hire a performer for an event
They will book a band for the party.
R
to record someone's crime officially
The police will book anyone who breaks the law.
R
to record a player's rule break in a game
The referee will book players for fouls.
translation
pages with words, bound together to read; a published work, in print or digital form; bound pages for writing in; things fastened together like a book; records of money for a business; a part of a large written work; a record of bets on events
to reserve or buy in advance; to arrange a seat or ticket for someone; to hire a performer for an event; to record someone's crime officially; to record a player's rule break in a game
Word Forms
3rd Present
books
Past
booked
Perfect
booked
Progressive
booking
Plural
books