book
/bʊk/
Also a verb
Meaning
A set of printed or blank sheets of paper bound together within covers, or a digital equivalent.
She spent the entire rainy afternoon reading a gripping mystery book.
A bound set of blank or pre-printed pages used for recording specific information.
The accountant balanced the company ledger and closed the financial book for the quarter.
Collocations
- read a book
- open a book
- close a book
- paperback book
- comic book
Synonyms
See also in someone's good books
Idioms
by the book
strictly according to rules
The new inspector follows every procedure strictly by the book.
an open book
easy to understand
Sarah has no secrets and has always been an open book.