bible

noun
UK: /ˈbaɪ.bəl/
US: /ˈbaɪ.bəl/

  1. The holy book of Christianity.

    1. I read a story from the bible. [ ] [ ]
    2. The pastor quoted a verse from the bible during the sermon. [ ] [ ]

  2. A book that is very important or authoritative for a particular subject.

    1. This cookbook is my cooking bible. [ ] [ ]
    2. According to the investor's bible, diversification is key to minimizing risks. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

scripture holy writ authority guide
bible verb

  1. To swear on the bible.

    1. He didn't bible when he spoke the truth. [ ] [ ]
    2. She bibles to tell the truth in court, but it was a lie. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bible" in English means: The holy book of Christianity., A book that is very important or authoritative for a particular subject..

The phonetic transcription of "bible" is /ˈbaɪ.bəl/ in British English and /ˈbaɪ.bəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bible": scripture, holy writ, authority, guide.

Example usage of "bible": "I read a story from the bible.". More examples on the page.