book

From Wiktionary

book is part of the Basic English 850.

Contents 1 Pronunciation 2 Noun 2.1 Related words 3 Verb

[change] Pronunciation

• enPR: bo͝ok
• IPA: /bʊk/
• SAMPA: /bUk/
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[change] Noun

Singular book

Plural books

1. Sheets of paper joined together with writing and pictures printed on them for you to read.

   I borrow books from the library, and keep them in a bookcase.

2. 1. A convenient collection, in a form resembling a book, of small paper items for individual use.

   a book of stamps

[change] Related words

• bookshelf
• bookseller
• bookstore
• bookkeeper
• bookbinder
• textbook

[change] Verb

Plain form book

Third-person singular books

Past tense booked

Past participle booked

Present participle booking

1. (transitive) To reserve something so it can be used later.

   I want to book a hotel room for tomorrow night.

   I can book tickets for the concert next week.

2. (transitive); (law enforcement) To penalize someone for a crime.

   The police booked him for driving too fast

3. (intransitive); (slang) To travel very fast.

   He was really booking until he saw the police car.