Definition

A place where books are put together and bound into covers.

Example

The bookbindery produced beautiful, handcrafted editions of classic novels.

Conversation

Have you ever visited a bookbindery?

No, I haven't. What's it like?

It's really fascinating to see how they put books together.

That sounds interesting! I would love to check one out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bookbindery → It is formed from "book" (from Old English *bōc*, meaning a written work or text) and "bindery" (from "bind" which comes from Old English *bindan*, meaning to tie or fasten, combined with the suffix "-ery" indicating a place associated with a specific activity). The word "bookbindery" refers to a place where books are bound or put together.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'book' as a written work and 'bindery' as a place where things are 'tied' or 'fastened' together. This helps you remember that a bookbindery is where books are put together.

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