book
book Lexical Profile
book Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A physical or digital compilation of written, printed, or blank pages bound together, typically containing a literary work, information, or records.
"She spent the entire afternoon reading a fascinating book about ancient history."
A set of records or accounts detailing financial transactions or administrative information.
"The accountant spent all weekend balancing the company's books before the annual audit."
A major division or section within a larger literary work, such as an epic poem or a religious text.
"The professor asked the students to read the first book of Paradise Lost for Thursday's seminar."
• verb
To reserve accommodation, a place, or a ticket for a future event, journey, or service.
"They decided to book their hotel rooms months in advance to secure the best rates."
To engage a performer, speaker, or guest for a specific event or engagement.
"The venue managed to book an extremely popular jazz ensemble for the opening night gala."
To officially record the personal details and initial charges of a person who has been arrested.
"The police officer brought the suspect back to the station to book him for minor theft."
• Rhymes for book
Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'bōc' (book, writing, document), derived from Proto-Germanic '*bōk-', likely related to the word for 'beech' tree, as early Germanic runes were often carved on beechwood tablets.
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