tome
1 synonym for tome, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A large, heavy, or scholarly book, especially one volume in a series.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use tome
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a weighty tome
a scholarly tome
a dusty tome
Etymology
From Middle French tome, from Latin tomus ("section of a larger work"), from Ancient Greek tomos ("a cutting, a roll of papyrus"), from temno, "to cut."
Full origin of tome →Frequently asked questions
What does “tome” mean?
The word “tome” means a large, heavy, or scholarly book, especially one volume in a series. In plain terms, a thick, often serious or academic book — usually one part of a bigger set.
How do you pronounce “tome”?
“Tome” is pronounced tohm (/toʊm/ in IPA).
How do you use “tome” in a sentence?
Here is “tome” used in a sentence: “The professor kept a shelf of dusty tomes on medieval law.”
What part of speech is “tome”?
“Tome” is a noun.
Where does the word “tome” come from?
The word “tome” comes from Ancient Greek. From Middle French tome, from Latin tomus ("section of a larger work"), from Ancient Greek tomos ("a cutting, a roll of papyrus"), from temno, "to cut.".
Is “tome” a common word?
“Tome” is an uncommon word in modern English.
