book
319
3.1
- noun
- /bʊk/
:
talonario
- At the fair, I bought a book of coupons that I could use for discounts on rides.
Examples
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He saved all his old stamps in a book that was carefully organized by country.
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- Have you seen my address book?
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Can you get the ticket book?
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It's in the phone book.
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Quickly, Jacob tears through his address book looking for other phone numbers.
Fiction book (1990) -
A retired piano teacher donated some unused keyboard books to balance the collection.
Academic text (1999) -
Mother adjusts her notebook and turns the page of a history book as she resumes her studies.
Fiction book (1991) -
Students reported checking out far fewer informational books (31%) than fiction books (53%).
Academic text (2011) -
A collector is a person seized by an obsession, be it paintings, rare books, postage stamps, or these.
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The teacher handed out a book of tickets for the upcoming school events.
Synonyms
47
2.1
A book where you keep photos, ticket stubs, and other items that remind you of events
40
1.9
A small book with information or instructions on a topic
2
1.7
A small book with bus or train tickets you tear out to use
A book with pages for keeping and showing postage stamps
Idioms
- Informal
9
4.4
Decide something about a person or thing by how they look
- Informal
3
4.6
All possible methods someone uses to get something, often using clever or dishonest actions
- Offensive
A person who has many chins because they gained weight
Compounds
233
1.4
A magazine with pictures and words that tell stories, often about superheroes or adventures
- Archaic
60
1.0
A book with people's names, addresses, and numbers to call listed alphabetically
- Literature
14
2.6
An article that describes a recently published book and says if it is good
- Baby Talk
11
1.0
A book with simple line drawings for children to color with crayons or pencils
- Literature
11
8.0
Last part of the New Testament that shows symbolic visions about the end of the world
8
4.0
A large attractive book with many photos or pictures kept on a living room table for guests to browse
5
4.4
The first book of the Bible that tells how the world began and early stories like Adam and Noah
5
8.0
The holy book of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that tells the history of ancient American peoples
- Archaic
5
1.0
A book that lists names, addresses and phone numbers of people and businesses
- Specialized
4
4.7
The value of an asset on a company's balance sheet equals its cost minus how much it loses in value
- Literature
2
7.9
A book in the Bible that tells of a man who suffers and God answers him
- Literature
1
4.6
A book in the Bible with religious songs, prayers, and poems used in Jewish and Christian worship
1
6.7
A book of the Old Testament that tells about Daniel's life and visions of the future
1
5.2
The second Bible book telling how Moses led Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments
- Specialized
1
2.3
A book or digital record where a business writes all money it gets and spends
- Literature
1
7.0
A book in the Old Testament that has Isaiah's messages to people about God and the future
- Literature
1
7.8
An official service book used in Church of England worship with formal and beautiful language
1
7.6
The fifth book of the Bible containing Moses' last speeches and laws for the people of Israel
1
6.4
An Old Testament book about Esther, a Jewish woman who saves her people in Persia
1
8.9
A book in the Old Testament that contains Ezekiel's messages about the fall and return of Jerusalem and Judah
- Literature
1
7.0
A short Bible book about Ruth, who stays loyal to her mother-in-law Naomi after her husband dies
1
7.9
A notebook where someone writes favorite quotes, ideas, and useful information
- Archaic
1
3.7
A recording of someone reading a book out loud for people who cannot see or prefer listening
1
3.3
A protective cover on the front, back, and spine of a book made of leather, cloth, or paper
- Literature
1
8.1
A book in the Bible that tells how Israel was led by local leaders before it had kings
1
7.9
A book in the Old Testament that gives rules for priests and the people of Israel
- Neologism
1
5.2
A satirical Broadway musical created by Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and Robert Lopez
1
6.1
An Old Testament book that tells about the Israelites' journey from Egypt and a count of their people
1
9.8
A book of the Old Testament that talks about the meaning and emptiness of human life
- Literature
1
8.8
A religious book said to be by Solomon with thoughts about wisdom included in some Christian Bibles
Surface Forms
Etymology
Book for a set of stamps or tickets comes from the same idea as a normal book: many small items are fastened together like pages. So a 'book' of stamps is simply many pieces kept together in one bound packet.