bookshelf

noun

book·​shelf ˈbu̇k-ˌshelf 

: an open shelf for holding books

Examples of bookshelf in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And if nothing else, a row of classics will look great on your bookshelf. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 June 2026

Line your home office with a row of these versatile bookshelves to give the appearance of built-ins. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 27 June 2026

Sale items include classroom furniture such as desks, chairs, bookshelves, tables and podiums, the post says. — Arkansas Online, 26 June 2026

Julio Miranda-Martin fills the bookshelf in his dining room with books and treasures. — Marissa Gluck, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1648, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bookshelf

• herself
• himself
• hisself
• itself
• meself
• myself
• nonself
• oneself
• thyself
• yourself
• elf
• self