1. plural of bookmaking; the practice or business of accepting and paying off bets, especially on horse races or sports events
Usage: often used in the context of gambling or sports betting; the singular form 'bookmaking' is more commonly used
2. plural of bookmaking; the craft or process of binding books or producing books
Usage: less common usage; refers to the technical or artistic aspects of book production

Examples

• The illegal bookmakings in that neighborhood were finally shut down by authorities.
• Modern bookmakings in the sports industry operate through licensed online platforms.
• The artisan's bookmakings were displayed in the museum's rare books collection.
• Police investigated the underground bookmakings that had been operating for years.
• Traditional bookmakings require skill in leather work and paper binding.