read

³read

noun \ˈrēd\

Definition of READ

1

chiefly British : a period of reading <it was a night … for a read and a long sleep — William Sansom>

2

: something (as a book) that is read <a novel that's a good read>

3

: the action or an instance of reading

Examples of READ

1. He reviewed the book after several reads.
2. She was lying in bed having a peaceful read.

First Known Use of READ

1825