noun
bookbinder
BUUK-byn-der
Bookbinder (noun) means a person whose trade is fastening printed pages together to make books. Example: “The bookbinder repaired the old family Bible's cracked spine.”
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A person whose trade is fastening printed pages together to make books.
"The bookbinder repaired the old family Bible's cracked spine."
"She trained as a bookbinder and now makes handmade journals."
"A skilled bookbinder can restore a damaged first edition."
How to use bookbinder
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose job is putting books together and binding the pages.
When to use it
It is a plain, neutral term used for a traditional craft trade.
Memory tip
Think of it as book plus binder, someone who binds books together.
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Common pairings
skilled bookbinder
trained bookbinder
local bookbinder
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Etymology
The word comes from Middle English, where it was already a compound of book and binder, naming someone who binds books.
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What does a bookbinder do?
A bookbinder fastens pages together and attaches a cover to form a finished book.
Is bookbinder still used as a job title today?
Yes, though it is now a specialist craft, often linked to book restoration or handmade books.
What is another word for bookbinder?
Binder is sometimes used as a shortened, less formal alternative.
What is the meaning of bookbinder?
"bookbinder" (noun) means a person whose trade is fastening printed pages together to make books.
