bookbinder

noun

book·​bind·​er ˈbu̇k-ˌbīn-dər How to pronounce bookbinder (audio)
Synonyms of bookbindernext
: one that binds or repairs books

called also binder

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from book + binder

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bookbinder was in the 13th century

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“Bookbinder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bookbinder. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.

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bookbinder

noun
book·​bind·​er
ˈbu̇k-ˌbīn-dər

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