bookbindery

American

[book-bahyn-duh-ree] / ˈbʊkˌbaɪn də ri /

noun

plural

bookbinderies

bindery.

bookbindery British

/ ˈbʊkˌbaɪndərɪ /

noun

Often shortened to: bindery. a place in which books are bound

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Etymology

Origin of bookbindery

An Americanism dating back to 1805–15; bookbinder + -ry

Example Sentences

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By day at the bookbindery, we glue gunned our way into a companionable oblivion, wisecracking until there was nothing left to say.

From Literature

To make the high-quality cases he set out to sell, Mr. Holmes needed a bookbindery that could stitch together the protective wood and soft leather he wanted to use.

From New York Times

The core group of about 10 volunteers work for churches, synagogues and school districts, says bookbindery coordinator Emmy Todd.

From Washington Times

Its San Francisco HQ includes an in-house print shop, bookbindery, and wood shop.

From Inc

Silk is used in the bookbindery as end papers in extra work, and also for fancy goods and for lining boxes.

From Project Gutenberg

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