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Definition of bookbindery in US English:

bookbindery

noun

US

  • A bookbinding establishment; a bindery.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Scioto (Chillicothe, Ohio) Gazette. From book + bindery, after bookbinder, bookbinding.

Pronunciation

bookbindery

/ˈbʊkˌbʌɪnd(ə)ri/