Synonyms of books

books 1 of 2

noun

plural of book

1

as in paperbacks

a set of printed sheets of paper bound together between covers and forming a work of fiction or nonfiction

I bought another new book yesterday, and I can't wait to read it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• paperbacks
• volumes
• hardcovers
• novels
• tomes
• treatises
• monographs
• anthologies
• albums
• dictionaries
• textbooks
• manuals
• papers
• encyclopedias
• catalogs
• handbooks
• texts
• hardbacks
• folios
• guidebooks
• trade books
• pocket books
• trade editions
• softcovers
• quartos
• pocket editions
• primers
• novelettes
• pulps
• almanacs
• tracts
• chapbooks
• softbacks
• picture books
• cyclopedias
• casebooks
• omnibuses
• paperbounds
• how-tos

2

as in periodicals

a publication that appears at regular intervals

older people in these parts still tend to call a magazine a book

Synonyms & Similar Words

• periodicals
• journals
• newspapers
• magazines
• organs
• bulletins
• papers
• serials
• reviews
• gazettes
• mags
• zines
• yearbooks
• editions
• rags
• newsletters
• diurnals
• annuals
• weeklies
• quarterlies
• sheets
• monthlies
• dailies
• digests
• supplements
• little magazines
• pictorials
• fanzines
• tabloids
• semiweeklies
• biweeklies
• triweeklies
• semimonthlies
• bimonthlies
• tabs
• newsmagazines
• extras
• broadsides
• newsweeklies
• slicks

books

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of book

1

as in reserves

to arrange to have something (as a hotel room) held for one's future use

we booked a conference room for the meeting next week

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reserves
• hires
• earmarks
• contracts
• retains
• bespeaks
• engages

2

as in moves

slang to leave a place often for another

I'm running late, so I've got to book

Synonyms & Similar Words

• moves
• exits
• parts
• goes
• departs
• gets
• walks out
• bails out
• escapes
• starts
• runs along
• packs (up or off)
• peels off
• pulls out
• flies
• cuts out
• pushes off
• bails
• bugs off
• buzzes (off)
• pushes on
• beats it
• gets off
• sallies (forth)
• retreats
• goes off
• clears off
• flees
• takes off
• digs out
• evacuates
• clears out
• steps (along)
• shoves (off)
• vamooses
• takes a powder
• quits
• buggers off
• hits the road
• retires
• bugs out
• sets out
• takes a hike
• withdraws
• pikes (out or off)
• pulls stakes
• skips
• emigrates
• strikes out
• scarpers
• runs away
• deserts
• mizzles
• lights out
• gets out
• steps out
• goes out
• scats
• absconds
• abandons
• removes
• vacates
• decamps
• forsakes
• scrams
• adjourns

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• comes
• remains
• arrives
• turns up
• shows up
• approaches
• stays
• dwells
• lands
• lodges
• settles
• abides
• hits
• closes
• reaches
• tarries
• nears

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of books

Noun

Part hopeful family drama, part epic survival tale, and part origin story of the American West, this fresh adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s iconic semi-autobiographical Little House books offers a kaleidoscopic view of the struggles and triumphs of those who shaped the frontier. —Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 14 May 2026

Throughout the day, the museum shop highlights books and materials connected to Opal Lee’s life and work, adding another layer to the celebration. —Shelby Stewart, Essence, 14 May 2026

Such a pilgrimage was never meant to be easy, said Michael Cottman, who has written two books about the Henrietta Marie and was part of the National Association of Black Scuba Divers that installed the marker in 1992. —ABC News, 14 May 2026

These books focus on the costs of drinking, homing in on the process of recovery. —Luis Parrales, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026

So, Prince Caspian would be amazing, or even his son in the later books. —Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 14 May 2026

According to the Cooperative Children's Book Center, books featuring significant AAPI characters or written by AAPI authors and illustrators jumped from just 2% to 22% over the last 30 years. —Christina Fan, CBS News, 14 May 2026

But Impasse is one of those books, and thankfully, my shelves are crowded with dozens of such works, close companions as this world comes to an end. —Literary Hub, 14 May 2026

Dessen’s books sat between children’s board books. —Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 7 May 2026

Verb

If vice president of operations Chip Conway, a tireless worker in a thankless job, books the wrong hotel he will likely be forced to run back to Denver. —Troy Renck, Denver Post, 15 May 2026

Guests with Grand Club access (anyone who has top-tier World of Hyatt status or books a Club room rate) have an extra feather in their cap. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026

In Bilt’s model, Kerr said, a member books through Resy or OpenTable, the system automatically arranges a Lyft to the restaurant, payment processes through Toast at the table, and the loyalty points post — without anyone coordinating the chain. —Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 11 May 2026

The two discussed going on vacation to Puerto Rico, even talking with Hill’s sister, who books flights for him. —Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026

Still, not everyone who books one of these seats actually qualifies. —Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026

As part of the initiative, NIVA will choose someone who books the acts for these indie venues to work with Spotify’s editorial team and create a playlist featuring artists. —Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026

If a customer books you, the site will collect and remit payment to you when the job is done, minus a 20% fee, just like Fiverr. —Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026

This brunch usually books up, so call soon. —Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Mar. 2026