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Definition of bindery

bindery

/ˈbaɪn.də.ɹi/
bin · der · y
Plural:binderies
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bindery Lexical Profile

bindery Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A workshop, establishment, or factory department where printed sheets of paper are assembled, fastened, and bound into books, magazines, or pamphlets.

Example

"After the pages were printed, the entire shipment was sent to a commercial bindery to be sewn and fitted with leather covers."

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• Rhymes for bindery

• Nearby Words

binbag
bind
binder
bindery
binding
bindingly
bindweed

Word Origin & Etymology

First attested in the early 19th century, formed from the verb 'bind' (from Old English 'bindan', meaning to tie up or fasten) and the suffix '-ery' (denoting a place of work or business).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bindery. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bindery
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