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order book

or·der book (plural or·der books)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. record of orders: a record of all orders for goods or services that a business has received, or those orders themselves collectively

2. finance financial specialist's list of standing orders: a stock or option exchange specialist's listing of standing orders from the public to buy or sell at pre-agreed prices

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