tome

/toʊm/

Definitions

1. noun

A large and heavy book, especially one bound in leather or with a hard cover

“The scholar spent years studying the ancient tome.”

2. noun

A comprehensive book or collection of information on a particular subject

“The library had an enormous tome on the history of the world.”

3. verb

To deal with or read a lot of information

“She spent the day tome-ing through the company’s financial reports.”

Synonyms

  • book
  • volume

Antonyms

  • browse
  • skim