bookcase

noun

book·​case ˈbu̇k-ˌkās How to pronounce bookcase (audio)
: a piece of furniture consisting of shelves to hold books

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Homemade bookcases went from floor to ceiling, with albums across the bottom row. Rebecca Chace july 14, Literary Hub, 14 July 2025 To learn a little more about the city during your stay, be sure to drop by the lobby’s sunken living room, where a bookcase of Mexican literature awaits. Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 13 July 2025 To ensure a bookcase is never empty, the team has formed partnerships with municipalities, associations, and individuals. Meriem Belhiba, Christian Science Monitor, 10 June 2025 Reach recommends adding wicker or rattan peel-and-stick wallpaper to furniture, such as the back of a bookcase. Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for bookcase

Word History

First Known Use

1698, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bookcase was in 1698

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“Bookcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bookcase. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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bookcase

noun
book·​case ˈbu̇k-ˌkās How to pronounce bookcase (audio)
: a set of shelves to hold books
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