It may also be used to refer to all 27 books in their entirety, since they all have been recognized for 1500 years by almost all Christians, especially when making a distinction between them and uncanonical writings of the early Church.
The entire collection of 27 books comprising the Christian Bible has been acknowledged and revered by nearly all Christians for over 1500 years.  This recognition often emphasizes their distinction from other writings within early Christianity, particularly those not considered canonical.