a written or printed work of fiction or nonfiction, usually on sheets of paper fastened or bound together within covers.Idioms one for the book(s), something extraordinary: That triple play in the first inning was one for the books.for cash) without records, to avoid income tax: working for him off the books. Idioms off the books, done or performed (esp.Idioms know or read like a book, to know or understand (someone or something) completely: knew the city like a book.Idioms in one's book, according to one's personal judgment: In my book, she was simply the greatest actress of all time.Idioms by the book, according to the established form: Do it by the book for now later we can try shortcuts or new tricks.derived or learned entirely from books: book knowledge.of, relating to, or dealing with books: a book salesman.book up, to sell or buy out, fill up, or the like: booked up the hotel for the World Series.book in (or out), to sign in (or out), as at a hotel, etc.: We booked in at the Savoy.Show Business to engage for one or more performances: We booked that new rock group.to register or list (a person) for a hotel room, passage on a ship, an appointment, etc.: booked us on the next cruise.to make a reservation for (a hotel room, plane trip, etc.): We booked several flights just to be sure.after being arrested: booked him for manslaughter. Business books, the financial records of a business, etc.: adjusting the books to hide the fact that money was being taken.Music and Dancethe words or text of a musical piece.the book, a set of rules, standards, or actions to be followed: He knows every trick in the book by now.one of the larger divisions: the books of the Bible. a set or packet of tickets, checks, etc., bound together like a book: a book of matches.a number of sheets of paper bound together, for writing, etc.: a spiral book for notes.

a work printed on sheets of paper bound together within covers: a book of poems.

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