order book

noun

: a book that shows the number of orders that a company has received from its customers
—often used figuratively
The company is starting the year with a full order book.

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Over those years, the retailer grew into the bulk of its order book, until losing the account would close the business. — Esmt Berlin, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 In a note to clients on Monday, analysts at Jefferies pointed out that Boeing has 282 orders for the Max 7, representing 6% of its total Max order book. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026 Vigna said the company’s order book was already full through 2027. — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 31 July 2026 At the request of WWD, Balenciaga’s current archive team unearthed a yellowed page from that order book for the spring 1966 season, her saleswoman Mademoiselle Margot detailing dresses, pants, coats and suits at prices ranging from 1,500 to 11,000 French francs. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for order book

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“Order book.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/order%20book. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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