book
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Sense 1
- noun
- A1
a set of printed pages held together inside a cover, which you read or write in
This book has over four hundred pages and tiny print.
He fell asleep before finishing the last chapter of the book.
She writes children's books about animals that solve small mysteries.
The book was turned into a film two years ago.
Common collocations: read a book · write a book · a book about something · finish a book · children's book · open the book · a book on history
Part of: Books and reading, School and teaching, Media
Sense 2
- verb
- B1
to arrange to have or use something at a later time, such as a seat, a room or a table
We booked a hotel room for three nights near the coast.
Can you book a table for six on Friday evening?
All the seats were booked weeks before the tour started.
Common collocations: book a table · book a room · book a flight · book tickets · book in advance · fully booked · book online
Part of: Holidays, Accommodation, Restaurants, Airports and stations