Book
/bʊk/
Definitions
2 meaningsA collection of sheets of paper, parchment, or similar material, bound together to form a volume.
/bʊk/
A written or printed work consisting of pages bound together.
She borrowed a book from the library.
💡 Simply: Something you read.
More Examples
He wrote a book about his travels.
How It's Used
"I'm reading a fascinating book about the history of Rome."
"The textbook provided helpful examples."
To reserve or engage something, especially a seat on a vehicle or accommodation.
/bʊk/
To arrange or reserve (something) in advance.
I booked a hotel room online.
💡 Simply: To reserve something in advance.
More Examples
Have you booked your tickets yet?
How It's Used
"I booked a flight to Paris for next week."
"We need to book a table for dinner tonight."
Idioms & expressions
get a book on someone
To accuse someone of wrongdoing or to report their misbehavior to authorities.
"The boss decided to get a book on the employee for his unethical behavior."
From Old English *bōc, from Proto-Germanic *bōkō, related to beech tree (the bark of which was used for writing).
In Old English, "bōc" referred specifically to a book written on beech bark.
Memory tip
Think of a collection of pages bound together like a tree's bark.