BOOK
/buːk/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of BOOK
A collection of sheets of paper bound together to hinge at one edge, containing printed or written material, pictures, etc.
"He was frustrated because he couldn't find anything about dinosaurs in the book."
A long work fit for publication, typically prose, such as a novel or textbook, and typically published as such a bound collection of sheets, but now sometimes electronically as an e-book.
"I have three copies of his first book."
A major division of a long work.
"Genesis is the first book of the Bible."
To reserve (something) for future use.
"I can book tickets for the concert next week."
To write down, to register or record in a book or as in a book.
"They booked that message from the hill"
(law enforcement) To record the name and other details of a suspected offender and the offence for later judicial action.
"The police booked him for driving too fast."
(with person as subject) To cook (something) in an oven.
"I baked a delicious cherry pie."
(with baked thing as subject) To be cooked in an oven.
"The cake baked at 350°F."
Examples of BOOK in a Sentence
- "He was frustrated because he couldn't find anything about dinosaurs in the book."
- "I have three copies of his first book."
- "Genesis is the first book of the Bible."
- "I can book tickets for the concert next week."
Word Details
Is BOOK a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BOOK is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like BOOK are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for BOOK
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | o | o | k | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 10 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BOOK
11 words from the letters in BOOK
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use BOOK in Word Games
BOOK is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: BOOK is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BOOK to find 11 additional valid words.