Definitions

1. noun

A written or printed work consisting of pages glued or sewn together along one side and bound in covers.

“She spent most of her day reading a book on her balcony.”

2. verb

To engage or reserve (a seat, table, etc.) in an establishment by giving a deposit or paying in advance.

“You can book a table at the new restaurant for tonight.”

3. verb

To bring together or arrange (people, things, etc.) in a particular order or position.

“Please book the files on the shelf in alphabetical order.”

4. verb

To enter (a flight, hotel, etc.) for a particular period of time, typically by paying in advance.

“Have you booked your flight for the holidays?”

5. noun

The hollow space inside a book’s binding, used for storing small items.

“I store my business cards in the book’s back.”

6. noun

A single volume of a multi-volume work, especially a novel or a set of related books.

“The book is the fourth in the series.”