book
noun
a handwritten or printed work of fiction or nonfiction, usually on sheets of paper fastened or bound together within covers.
booked
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past participleof book.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof book.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
booknouna handwritten or printed work of fiction or nonfiction, usually on sheets of paper fastened or bound together within covers.
Example Sentences
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Among them was her friend Olivia Rodrigo, who booked Johanningmeier, who performs as Devon Again, for an early-day slot.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026
Money booked as revenue didn’t reflect real demand because it had round-tripped, going out as a loan only to come back the same day to boost sales figures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026
Alphabet booked an $8.7 billion loss on its equity investments, which includes a large stake in SpaceX.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
Well, one in three travelers have booked a trip inspired by an influencer’s content, according to 2025 data from Influencer Marketing Hub, and 61% have booked a hotel after seeing it on Instagram.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026
Genie looked at Ernie, Ernie looked back at him, and they both booked it down the stairs behind her.
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
