bookcase

noun

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

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These same individuals are instrumental in assisting Nell in explaining her mother’s behavior and a mysterious birth certificate for Evie found in a copy of Jane Eyre in their mother’s bookcase. The Know, Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2026 Blind Date Books have become a creative way to weed one’s home bookcase and give a recycled gift. Jess Decourcy Hinds february 13, Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026 The Phantom Menace Bring the galaxy far, far away into your home (and onto your desk or bookcase) by reuniting six of the main characters of The Phantom Menace with this 732-piece set. Brittany Anas, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Feb. 2026 Assess bookcases, toy bins, clothing, and shoes to see what has been outgrown, what can be donated or given away. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026 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 20 Feb. 2026.

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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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