Meaning : A written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together).
Example :
I am reading a good book on economics.
Meaning : Physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together.
Example :
He used a large book as a doorstop.
Synonyms : volume
Meaning : A compilation of the known facts regarding something or someone.
Example :
Al Smith used to say, `Let's look at the record'.
His name is in all the record books.
Synonyms : record, record book
Meaning : A written version of a play or other dramatic composition. Used in preparing for a performance.
Synonyms : playscript, script
Meaning : A record in which commercial accounts are recorded.
Example :
They got a subpoena to examine our books.
Synonyms : account book, book of account, ledger, leger
Meaning : A collection of playing cards satisfying the rules of a card game.
Meaning : A collection of rules or prescribed standards on the basis of which decisions are made.
Example :
They run things by the book around here.
Synonyms : rule book
Meaning : The sacred writings of the Christian religions.
Example :
He went to carry the Word to the heathen.
Synonyms : bible, christian bible, good book, holy scripture, holy writ, scripture, word, word of god
Meaning : A major division of a long written composition.
Example :
The book of Isaiah.
Meaning : A number of sheets (ticket or stamps etc.) bound together on one edge.
Example :
He bought a book of stamps.
Meaning : Engage for a performance.
Example :
Her agent had booked her for several concerts in Tokyo.
Meaning : Record a charge in a police register.
Example :
The policeman booked her when she tried to solicit a man.
Meaning : Register in a hotel booker.