plural noun
Written works that you read, usually on pages or on a screen.
I like to read books in the evening.
Many students borrow books from the library.
American English
How to pronounce books
noun · verbA2Very common word
BUKS
/bʊks/
One syllable.
Form of book
Books is a plural noun in one use and a third-person singular verb in another.
Written works that you read, usually on pages or on a screen.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
third-person singular verb
Arranges to have a seat, room, ticket, or service at a future time.
She books a table for eight o'clock.
He books a room for Friday.
Useful expressions
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.