book · n
a book of stamps/tickets, etc.
C2 a set of stamps, tickets, etc. that are sold together inside a cover
Dictionary examples:
I'll get a book of stamps when I go to the post office tomorrow. (39.0)
not judge a book by its cover
C2 to not decide what someone or something is like only by looking at them
Dictionary examples:
You know, his desk is a mess but don't judge a book by it's cover, he does careful, detailed work. (50.0)
do sth by the book
C2 to do something exactly according to the rules
Dictionary examples:
The lawyers want to make sure we've done everything strictly by the book. (35.6)
book (FOR WRITING)
B1 a set of attached pages in a cover, which are blank to write or draw on or have spaces to record information
Dictionary examples:
I bought a password book, but I forgot where I put it. (0.0)
My diary book is so empty, even my imaginary friends don't visit. (0.0)
My to-do list book is so dusty, even spiders avoid it. (0.0)
an order/address book (12.1)
I need to get a composition/exercise book for writing class. (24.6)
sketch-/notebooks (78.4)
book (FOR READING)
A1 a set of attached pages in a cover, with words or pictures that tell a story or provide information
Dictionary examples:
My dog ate my book. (0.0)
I sleep with my book. (0.0)
The book is too heavy! (0.0)
I put my sandwich in a book. (0.0)
I bought a book about Quebec. (9.4)
I've read all his books. (9.6)
She wrote a book about the island's history. (12.4)
an art/picture/children's/reference book (28.9)