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as in paperback
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
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as in newspaper
a publication that appears at regular intervals
older people in these parts still tend to call a magazine a book
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as in scoop
information not generally available to the public
what's the book on the new company president?
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as in to move
slang
to leave a place often for another
I'm running late, so I've got to book
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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
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as in periodicals
a publication that appears at regular intervals
older people in these parts still tend to call a magazine a book
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as in moves
slang
to leave a place often for another
I'm running late, so I've got to book
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Recent Examples of book
Peter Debruge, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Usually, my daughter prefers books with a sense of humor.
—Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2025
Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Sep. 2025
The suspect was booked into jail on suspicion of two felonies — making criminal threats and possessing a large-capacity magazine.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
De Elizabeth, Parents, 3 Sep. 2025
To build up knowledge in your new field, start with no- or low-cost resources like library books or courses.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2025
Ian obliges and books the band.
—Rob Reiner, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Porter’s book opens with Shy carrying a rucksack full of stones.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Usually, my daughter prefers books with a sense of humor.
—Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
The suspect, 27-year-old Keller Campbell, was booked into the city jail and faces a murder charge, according to a police report.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Sep. 2025
The suspect was booked into jail on suspicion of two felonies — making criminal threats and possessing a large-capacity magazine.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
And while there are other Bluey books out there, this one will be the first-ever graphic novel for the series and the first Bluey book geared toward slightly older kids (the official suggested age range is 7-10 years).
—De Elizabeth, Parents, 3 Sep. 2025
To build up knowledge in your new field, start with no- or low-cost resources like library books or courses.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
In an effort to bond with Hank, Bobby books tickets to a football camp at AT&T Stadium.
—Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2025
Ian obliges and books the band.
—Rob Reiner, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2025
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“Book.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/book. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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