nounA1
book
/bʊk/A set of pages with words or pictures that you can read.
A book may tell a story, give facts, or help you learn.
EXAMPLES
- I read a book before bed.
- She has two books in her bag.
- Can I borrow your book?
SYNONYMS
volume
WORD FAMILY
booklet (noun) · bookish (adjective)
GRAMMAR
Countable noun · plural books
COMMON COLLOCATIONS
read a bookopen a booka story booka book about history
