Synonyms of book

book 1 of 2

noun

ˈbu̇k 

1

as in paperback

a set of printed sheets of paper bound together between covers and forming a work of fiction or nonfiction

I bought another new book yesterday, and I can't wait to read it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• paperback
• hardcover
• treatise
• volume
• novel
• tome
• monograph
• anthology
• album
• dictionary
• textbook
• handbook
• manual
• paper
• catalogue
• encyclopedia
• hardback
• text
• catalog
• guidebook
• folio
• softcover
• pocket book
• paperbound
• trade book
• trade edition
• how-to
• quarto
• pocket edition
• primer
• softback
• novelette
• cyclopedia
• pulp
• chapbook
• casebook
• tract
• picture book
• cyclopaedia
• almanac
• omnibus

2

as in Bible

capitalized a book made up of the writings accepted by Christians as coming from God

offered to swear on the Book that everything had happened just as he said

Synonyms & Similar Words

• Bible
• Scripture
• Holy Writ
• Good Book
• Polyglot

3

as in newspaper

a publication that appears at regular intervals

older people in these parts still tend to call a magazine a book

Synonyms & Similar Words

• newspaper
• journal
• periodical
• magazine
• paper
• review
• organ
• bulletin
• zine
• gazette
• newsletter
• serial
• yearbook
• mag
• edition
• rag
• weekly
• daily
• monthly
• quarterly
• annual
• diurnal
• digest
• sheet
• tabloid
• bimonthly
• pictorial
• little magazine
• fanzine
• supplement
• biweekly
• tab
• semimonthly
• triweekly
• newsmagazine
• semiweekly
• extra
• broadside
• slick
• newsweekly

4

as in scoop

information not generally available to the public

what's the book on the new company president?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scoop
• tip
• information
• rumor
• news
• story
• inside
• skinny
• dope
• poop
• lowdown
• 411
• dish
• word
• gossip
• hint
• pointer
• dirt
• intelligence
• tidings

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ancient history
• open secret

book

2 of 2

verb

1

as in to reserve

to arrange to have something (as a hotel room) held for one's future use

we booked a conference room for the meeting next week

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reserve
• hire
• retain
• earmark
• contract
• bespeak
• engage

2

as in to move

slang to leave a place often for another

I'm running late, so I've got to book

Synonyms & Similar Words

• move
• exit
• get
• go
• depart
• part
• start
• escape
• run along
• get off
• walk out
• peel off
• fly
• bail out
• pull out
• evacuate
• dig out
• take a walk
• flee
• bail
• cut out
• clear out
• sally (forth)
• push off
• quit
• go off
• beat it
• retreat
• clear off
• take off
• step (along)
• pack (up or off)
• push on
• hit the road
• bugger off
• pike (out or off)
• shove (off)
• bug out
• set out
• take a hike
• withdraw
• bug off
• retire
• take a powder
• buzz (off)
• strike out
• skip
• pull up stakes
• begone
• emigrate
• run away
• get out
• pull stakes
• step out
• vamoose
• scarper
• go out
• desert
• remove
• vacate
• abandon
• light out
• abscond
• scram
• forsake
• decamp
• scat
• adjourn
• mizzle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• come
• arrive
• stay
• show up
• remain
• approach
• turn up
• dwell
• settle
• close
• abide
• lodge
• reach
• hit
• land
• near
• tarry

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of book

Noun

Katniss is an edible plant, which Collins discovered in an outdoor-survival book. —Bob Minzesheimer, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025

In the areas of culture, literature and heritage, the visit will also go some way to underscoring the links between the two countries over books and writing, and the moves to preserve Ancient Roman and Byzantine architecture and heritage crafts. —Simon Perry, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025

Verb

She was booked and then released that same day, according to jail records. —Chris Spargo, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025

She was booked into jail on a first-degree murder charge, jail records show. —Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 19 Mar. 2025

Phrases Containing book

• Good Book
• closed book