booker

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun British English

n. a very famous and important prize given every year for the best book written in English.

n. a prestigious annual literary award conferred for the best original novel written in the English language and published in the United Kingdom.

“Winning the Booker can change an author's life and lead to huge sales.”

“The shortlist for the Booker Prize often features a mix of established literary giants and debut novelists from across the Commonwealth.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. someone who makes a reservation for a hotel room, a flight, or a table at a restaurant.

n. the individual who initiates and records a reservation or commercial transaction for services.

“The hotel sent a confirmation email to the lead booker of the group.”

“In the event of a cancellation, the refund is typically issued only to the original booker of the travel package.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Archaic

n. an old word for a person who writes books or keeps records by hand.

n. a person engaged in writing, scholarly pursuits, or the manual recording of documents.

“The ancient booker spent his days copying important texts in the library.”

“Historical records suggest the village booker was the only resident capable of drafting formal petitions to the crown.”