bookcase

noun

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

Examples of bookcase in a Sentence

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Floating Shelves Instead of housing a bulky bookcase that takes up valuable floor space, consider installing floating shelves. Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026 At the time, a bamboo armchair sold for $39, and a matching bookcase sold for $79. Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026 Milano in April, Tamura will showcase the new Ryo bookcase for Porro. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026 Concealed behind a rotating bookcase is a hidden room. Charlotte Observer, 26 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 16 Mar. 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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