1. A written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
   "I am reading a good book on economics"
    
2. A number of pages bound together (regarded as a physical object)
   "he used a large book as a doorstop";
   - volume
    
3. A compilation of the known facts regarding something or someone
   "his name is in all the record books";
   - record, record book
    
4. A written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance
   "The actors studied their books carefully before rehearsals began";
   - script, playscript
    
5. A major division of a long written composition
   "the book of Isaiah"
    
6. A record in which commercial accounts are recorded
   "they got a subpoena to examine our books"; "The accountant carefully maintained the company's account book";
   - ledger, leger, account book, book of account
    
7. A collection of rules or prescribed standards on the basis of which decisions are made
   "they run things by the book around here";
   - rule book
    
8. A number of sheets (ticket or stamps etc.) bound together on one edge
   "he bought a book of stamps"
    
9. (card game) a collection of playing cards satisfying the rules of a card game
   "He managed to win the hand by completing his book of tricks"
    
10. A record of bets placed, and winnings paid out
    "The bookie kept a meticulous book of all transactions"

1. Arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
   "The agent booked tickets to the show for the whole family";
   - reserve, hold
    
2. Reserve or arrange for future use
   "They booked a hotel room for next week"
    
3. Engage for a performance
   "Her agent had booked her for several concerts in Tokyo"
    
4. Record a charge in a police register
   "The policeman booked her when she tried to solicit a man"
    
5. (sports) issue a caution for foul play
   "The referee booked the player for a dangerous tackle"

1. The sacred writings of Islam revealed by God to the prophet Muhammad during his life at Mecca and Medina
   - Koran, Quran, al-Qur'an
    
2. The Christian holy book
   "he went to carry the Book to the heathen";
   - Bible, Christian Bible, Good Book, Holy Scripture, Holy Writ, Scripture, Word of God, Word

Derived forms: books, booked, booking

Type of: accumulation, aggregation, ask for, assemblage, bespeak, call for, collection, dramatic composition, dramatic work, enter, fact, product, production, publication, put down, record, register, religious text, religious writing, request, sacred text, sacred writing, schedule, section, subdivision

Part of: text, textual matter

Encyclopedia: Book, and Candle Bell