book

Physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together.

“he used a large book as a doorstop”

A major division of a long written composition.

“the book of Isaiah”

A number of sheets (ticket or stamps etc.) bound together on one edge.

“he bought a book of stamps”

A written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together).

“I am reading a good book on economics”

A record in which commercial accounts are recorded.

“they got a subpoena to examine our books”

The sacred writings of Islam revealed by God to the prophet Muhammad during his life at Mecca and Medina.

A compilation of the known facts regarding something or someone.

“his name is in all the record books”

A written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance.

The sacred writings of the Christian religions.

A collection of rules or prescribed standards on the basis of which decisions are made.

“they run things by the book around here”

A collection of playing cards satisfying the rules of a card game.

Engage for a performance.

“Her agent had booked her for several concerts in Tokyo”

Record a charge in a police register.

“The policeman booked her when she tried to solicit a man”

Register in a hotel booker.

Arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance.

“The agent booked tickets to the show for the whole family”