book world en · NOUN
Etymology
From book + world. First use appears c. 1784 in the publications of Alexander Hamilton.
Meanings
- (dated, uncommon) The world of literature or publishing.
- (dated, uncommon) Life or the world as described in literature; a fictional world.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| the book world | canonical | lexicographic |