American English
/bʊk̚/
One syllable.
A written work that you read, usually on pages or on a screen.
Practice out loudA written work that you read, usually on pages or on a screen.
I read a book on the train.
This book is about American history.
read a book · write a book · paperback book · children's book
read + a/the + book
a book + about + a subject
To arrange to have a seat, room, ticket, or service at a future time.
We booked a room for Friday.
She booked a table for eight o'clock.
book a flight · book a room · book a table · book an appointment
book + a + room/flight/table
book + something + for + a date or time
Following the rules exactly.
He does everything by the book.
To leave or move quickly. This is informal.
We're late—book it!
To punish someone as severely as possible under the law.
The judge threw the book at him.