Cool MateBook
UK /["/bʊk/"]/US /["/bʊk/"]/
Definition
a set of printed pages that are fastened inside a cover so that you can turn them and read them
In simple words: A set of written pages bound together, usually with a cover.
Examples
- I love to read a good book in my free time.
- She returned the book to the library yesterday.
- He has a collection of ancient history books.
- I need to book a hotel room for my vacation.
- They decided to book a table at their favorite restaurant.
- The author just published a new book about travel.
- Can you book a flight to New York for next month?
- I found a thrilling book at the bookstore yesterday.
- We need to book our tickets early to get a good price.
- This book is one of my favorites because it tells an amazing story.
Usage notes
Use 'book' when referring to literature or tangible written works. Avoid in very technical contexts where 'text' might be more appropriate.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'book' as a treasure chest filled with stories.
Collocations
- latest
- new
- recent
- copy
- flick through
- flip through
- look at
- appear
- come out
- be out of print
- title
- review
- reviewer
- in a/the book
- book about
- book on
- latest
- new
- recent
- copy
- flick through
- flip through
- look at
- appear
- come out
- be out of print
- title
- review
- reviewer
- in a/the book
- book about
- book on
- account
- do
- keep
- audit
- on the books
- account
- do
- keep
- audit
- on the books
Synonyms
- volume
- tome
- work
- publication
- text
Antonyms
- magazine
- pamphlet
Common mistakes
- Confusing 'book' with 'novel' - not all books are novels.
- Using 'book' as a verb incorrectly (it can mean to reserve).
- Omitting the article when saying 'I love book' instead of 'I love books'.