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 /ˈbuːkər/ · noun
- A person who books or arranges appointments, travel, or other engagements. A person who wins a literary award, especially the Booker Prize. Related: arranger, scheduler, organizer, 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 /ˈsɛrɪməni/ · noun
- A formal or official act or occasion, typically with a ritual or symbolic element; a public display of respect or celebration. Related: rite, ritual, ceremony, observance.
- GALA /ˈɡɑːlə/ · noun
- A festival or celebration, especially one with entertainment and music. A variety of a fruit, especially an apple or a pear. Related: festival, celebration, party, bash.
- DINNER /ˈdɪnər/ · noun
- The main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening. A social occasion for eating and conversation. Related: supper, meal, feast, 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
- The state of being imaginary or invented; a product of imagination or invention, such as a novel or film. Related: imaginary, invented, fantastical, fictional.
- 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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