Definition of "Book" :

noun: physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together

"He used a large book as a doorstop."

noun: a number of sheets (ticket or stamps etc.) bound together on one edge

"He bought a book of stamps."

noun: a major division of a long written composition

"The book of Isaiah."

noun: a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

"I am reading a good book on economics."

noun: the sacred writings of the Christian religions

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

noun: a compilation of the known facts regarding something or someone

"His name is in all the record books."

noun: a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance

noun: a collection of rules or prescribed standards on the basis of which decisions are made

"They run things by the book around here."

noun: a collection of playing cards satisfying the rules of a card game

noun: a record in which commercial accounts are recorded

"They got a subpoena to examine our books."

verb: engage for a performance

"Her agent had booked her for several concerts in Tokyo."

verb: record a charge in a police register

"The policeman booked her when she tried to solicit a man."

verb: arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance

"The agent booked tickets to the show for the whole family."

verb: register in a hotel booker