bookcase

noun

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

Examples of bookcase in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Put them up on your mantle or bookcase for a stunning display, or combine them with other Lego flowers to show off your hard work. Mia Huelsbeck, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024 Thanks to the new space and the innovative bookcase design, this is the first time a visitor can see all 82 together. Andrea Mays, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for bookcase 

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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 May. 2024.

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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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