Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bookbinder

noun

/ˈbʊkˌbaɪn.dɚ/

Definition

A person whose job is to bind books together after they have been printed.

Examples

The bookbinder carefully stitched the pages together to ensure they would not fall apart.
After the printing was complete, the manuscripts were handed over to the bookbinder for final assembly.
They specialize in restoring old books, making the skills of a bookbinder quite valuable.

Meaning

Bookbinding is the process of physically assembling a book from a number of leaves or pages, typically using materials such as paper and glue. A bookbinder takes care of this process to ensure books are durable and presentable.