Noun
The art or profession of determining odds and receiving and paying off bets, especially bets on the outcome of sporting events.
The art or practice of compiling books from the writings of others.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgWe feel that the old-fashioned traditions of customer service and bookmaking have faded in an increasingly impersonal industry. Source: Internet
Caldecott Award winner and bookmaking trailblazer Brian Selznick once again plays with the form he invented and takes readers on a voyage! Source: Internet
Early on, it was ordained that Elmer, the bright promise of the next generation, would go to college and become a professional rather than join his uncles in the family business—nominally furniture retailing but mainly bookmaking and bootlegging. Source: Internet
Head to East Harlem's Museum of the City of New York on March 3 to celebrate women's history with its family program, which includes quilting, bookmaking, and performances celebrating important women in our city's history. Source: Internet
Wendy also teaches art and bookmaking to children and adults, and is available for children’s book storytimes, and school presentations. Source: Internet
Hong Kong police smash World Cup gambling ring, seize $9.9 mn bets Hong Kong police have smashed a football gambling ring and seized bets worth HK$78 million (US$9.9 million) in a crackdown on illegal bookmaking as the World Cup kicks off. Source: Internet