book

Definitions

1. noun

   A set of pages joined together at one edge, with writing or pictures.

   Examples

   • I borrowed a book from the library.
   • She keeps a small book in her bag.
2. noun

   A long written work that is published, such as a novel.

   Examples

   • I have three copies of his first book.
   • She is writing a book about her childhood.
3. noun

   A main section of a long work.

   Examples

   • Genesis is the first book of the Bible.
   • The second book of the series is my favorite.
   ≈tome≈volume
4. noun

   A record of the bets that people make.

   Examples

   • He is running a book on who will win the race.
   • She kept a careful book of every bet that night.
5. noun

   A person who takes bets on sports and similar events.

   Examples

   • He placed his bet with the local book.
   • The book offered good odds on the underdog.
6. noun

   A small set of items such as stamps or tickets, joined like a book.

   Examples

   • I bought a book of stamps at the post office.
   • She sold a book of raffle tickets.
   ≈booklet
7. noun

   The spoken story and words of a musical or opera, not the songs.

   Examples

   • She wrote the book for a new Broadway musical.
   • The book of the show is funny, but the music is better.
   ≈libretto
8. noun

   The financial records of a business.

   Examples

   • The accountant went through the company's books line by line.
   • Auditors came to check the books.
   ≈account≈record
9. noun

   A prize given to the best student in a class.

   Examples

   • He was given a book for finishing top of his class.
   • She proudly showed her class book to her parents.
10. noun

    In the card game bridge, the first six tricks won by one side.

    Examples

    • Once a side takes book, every extra trick counts.
    • They needed one more trick to make book.