book vs reference book

reference book vs book

book and reference book both are nouns.

book is a verb but reference book is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
book	Yes	No	Yes	No
reference book	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, reference book is a hyponym of book; that is, reference book is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than book:

book: a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
reference book: a book to which you can refer for authoritative facts

Other hyponyms of book include authority, curiosa, formulary, pharmacopeia, trade book, trade edition, bestiary, catechism, pop-up, pop-up book, storybook, tome, booklet, brochure, folder, leaflet, pamphlet, school text, schoolbook, text, text edition, textbook, workbook, copybook, appointment book, appointment calendar, catalog, catalogue, phrase book, playbook, prayer book, prayerbook, book of facts, reference, reference work, review copy, songbook, yearbook.

book (noun)	reference book (noun)
physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together	a book to which you can refer for authoritative facts
a number of sheets (ticket or stamps etc.) bound together on one edge
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance
a compilation of the known facts regarding something or someone
a major division of a long written composition
a collection of rules or prescribed standards on the basis of which decisions are made
a collection of playing cards satisfying the rules of a card game
a record in which commercial accounts are recorded

book (verb)	reference book (verb)
engage for a performance
record a charge in a police register
arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
register in a hotel booker

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