Booker Prize Word Search
Booker Prize, as a word search. 12 words drawn from its ceremony, its trophy, and the craft it honours sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Words to find: BOOKER, SHORTLIST, LONGLIST, CEREMONY, GALA, DINNER, MEDAL, FICTION, NOVEL, LITERARY, TRANSLATION, INTERNATIONAL.
Diagonals are where most players stall. Once you are down to the last word or two, sweep the diagonals deliberately.
Booker Prize word list, defined
- BOOKER /ˈbʊkər/ (US); /ˈbʊkə/ (UK) · noun
- A person who makes reservations or bookings, especially on behalf of others, such as travel, tickets, venues, or performers. Related: reserver, agent, arranger, coordinator.
- SHORTLIST /ˈʃɔːtˌlɪst/ · noun, verb
- A list of selected candidates or items, typically for further consideration or evaluation. As a verb, to put someone or something on such a list. Related: candidate list, select list, final list, nominees.
- LONGLIST /ˈlɒŋlɪst/ · noun, verb
- A list of candidates or entries that are considered suitable or eligible for a particular purpose or competition, but may be narrowed down further. As a verb, to create or put something on such a list. Related: preliminary list, initial selection, shortlist candidate pool.
- CEREMONY /ˈsɛrəmoʊni/ · noun
- A formal event conducted on an important public or religious occasion, typically consisting of a series of established actions or rites; also, the ritual observances themselves, such as those in a wedding or graduation. Related: rite, ritual, observance, service.
- GALA /ˈɡɑːlə/ · noun
- A gala is a festive celebration or entertainment, typically a formal social occasion marked by performances, dinners, or ceremonies, often held for fundraising or commemorative purposes. Related: celebration, festival, fete, fiesta.
- DINNER /ˈdɪn.ər/ · noun
- The main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening (or, especially in British and rural North American usage, around midday). A formal or festive evening meal at which guests are entertained. Related: supper, evening meal, main meal, banquet.
- MEDAL /ˈmɛdəl/ · noun
- A small object, typically made of metal, awarded to someone for winning a competition or achieving a particular standard. A medal can be made of various materials, such as gold, silver, or bronze. Related: award, prize, trophy, medallion.
- FICTION /ˈfɪkʃən/ · noun
- Literature, especially novels and short stories, that describes imaginary events and people rather than real ones; more broadly, something invented or untrue that is believed or presented as if it were fact. Related: prose, novel, storytelling, invention.
- NOVEL /nɒvəl/ · noun
- A book of fiction, longer than a short story, often with a complex plot and characters. A new or original device, method, or idea. Related: book, novella, tale, story.
- LITERARY /ˈlɪtərəri/ · adjective
- Relating to literature; concerned with the theory and analysis of literature. Involving or characteristic of literature, especially in being imaginative or artistic. Related: literary, poetic, imaginative, artistic.
- TRANSLATION /trænzˈleɪʃən/ · noun
- The process of translating or the result of translating something, such as a text, speech, or artwork, from one language to another. A translation can also refer to a version of a work, such as a book or film, that has been adapted for a different audience or purpose. Related: interpretation, rendering, version, adaptation.
- INTERNATIONAL /ɪntərˈnæʃənəl/ · adjective
- Relating to or involving two or more countries; worldwide in scope or application. Related: global, worldwide, transnational, intercontinental.
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