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bookbinder

American  
[book-bahyn-der] / ˈbʊkˌbaɪn dər /

noun

  1. a person or company whose business or work is the binding of books.


bookbinder British  
/ ˈbʊkˌbaɪndə /

noun

  1. a person whose business or craft is binding books

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of bookbinder

1300–50; Middle English bok-bindere; see book, binder ( def. )

Example Sentences

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A former bookbinder, he was classically trained at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and performed in theatre before his big film break came in the form of "The Lord of Rings."

From Salon • Jul. 23, 2022

A man in the sea with Sangorski tried to save the famous bookbinder, who couldn't swim, but left him to assist his female companion when he heard her cries.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2022

You’ll find produce from local fields and food trucks, along with artisanal fermented foods, handmade soaps, pottery and clothing — and even a bookbinder.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 21, 2021

Mr. Berkman’s mother is a bookbinder and conservator with a studio in Somerville, Mass. His father retired as the head of school at Boston University Academy in Massachusetts.

From New York Times • Nov. 11, 2018

Anna inherited her artistic talent from her father, Willem Carbentus, who was a renowned bookbinder.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman

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