bookbinding

1 of 2

noun (1)

book·​bind·​ing ˈbu̇k-ˌbīn-diŋ 

1

: the art or trade of binding books

2

: the binding of a book

bookbinder

ˈbu̇k-ˌbīn-dər 

noun

bookbindery

ˈbu̇k-ˌbīn-d(ə-)rē 

noun

bookbinder

2 of 2

noun (2)

book·​bind·​er ˈbu̇k-ˌbīn-dər 

: one that binds or repairs books

called also binder

Examples of bookbinding in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Like the Standish, the building, a redbrick former bookbinding factory that takes up an entire block, was painstakingly restored in 2014 to keep its 1885 historic facade. — Bridget Read, Curbed, 1 Sep. 2026

All three were selected from the year’s 5,100 submissions hailing from 133 countries and regions, and from a shortlist spanning 20 areas and a range of mediums including ceramics, woodwork, textiles, furniture, bookbinding, glass, metal, jewelry and lacquer. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 12 May 2026

The abstract look is replicated using the ancient technique used in bookbinding, but can pass as a retro home decor piece in your living room. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2026

An ancient art form still practiced by hand, bookbinding is finding new life at the Harcourt Bindery, a small shop in Charlestown. — Rachel Holt, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

Middle English, from book + binder

First Known Use

Noun (1)

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Noun (2)

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bookbinding

• factfinding
• nonbinding
• rebinding
• regrinding
• reminding
• rewinding
• unwinding
• binding
• blinding
• finding
• grinding
• minding

Kids Definition

bookbinding

noun

book·​bind·​ing -ˌbīn-diŋ 

1

: the binding of a book

2

: the art or trade of binding books