1. noun /bʊk/
a) A collection of sheets of paper bound together to hinge at one edge, containing printed or written material, pictures, etc. If initially blank, commonly referred to as a notebook.
She opened the book to page 37 and began to read aloud.
b) A long work fit for publication, typically prose, such as a novel or textbook, and typically published as such a bound collection of sheets.
I have three copies of his first book.
2. verb /bʊk/
I want to book a hotel room for tomorrow night
b) To penalise (someone) for an offence.
I can book tickets for the concert next week
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