bookmaking
/ˈbʊkˌmeɪkɪŋ/
noun
- The business or practice of taking bets, especially on horse races or sports events, and paying out winnings.
- Online bookmaking has become a huge industry with millions of users worldwide.
- He was arrested for running a bookmaking operation out of his barbershop.
- Illegal bookmaking was a major problem in the city before the laws changed.
- The activity or process of making books, especially as a craft or profession.
- The museum had an exhibit on the history of bookmaking from ancient scrolls to modern paperbacks.
- She studied bookmaking in college and now works at a small publishing house.
- Handmade bookmaking is a popular hobby for artists who enjoy working with paper and binding.