World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesBook
/bʊk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A written or printed work consisting of pages glued or sewn together along one side and bound in covers.
"She sat by the window to read a fascinating history book."
- 1
To reserve something, such as a hotel room, ticket, or appointment, for future use.
"We need to book our flights for the summer vacation well in advance."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Proto-Germanic *bōkō- 'beech tree', as the Germanic tribes carved runes on beech wood tablets. Over time, the meaning shifted from the writing material to the written work itself in Old English as 'bōc'.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Book"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Book" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
livre
Transliteration: /livʁ/
"Il lit un livre intéressant."
Buch
Transliteration: /buːx/
"Sie liest ein spannendes Buch."
libro
Transliteration: /ˈli.bro/
"Ho comprato un nuovo libro."
libro
Transliteration: /ˈli.βɾo/
"El estudiante lee un libro en la biblioteca."
livro
Transliteration: /ˈli.vɾu/
"Este livro é muito educativo."
किताब
Transliteration: kitāb
"वह एक अच्छी किताब पढ़ रहा है।"
书
Transliteration: shū
"我在图书馆借了一本书。"
책
Transliteration: chaek
"나는 도서관에서 책을 읽는다."
本
Transliteration: hon
"私は毎日本を読みます。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all English termsThe cardinal number equivalent to the sum of ten and three.
A road that circles around a town or city to prevent traffic from entering the center.
Pressed firmly together or made dense by pressure, applied particularly to soil, earth, or granular materials.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Book"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.