bookcase

noun

book·​case ˈbu̇k-ˌkās 

: a piece of furniture consisting of shelves to hold books

Examples of bookcase in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

My bookcase is filled with high-minded proposals made by expert panels, mostly to address budget deficits. — Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Look for matching lamps and lampshades, end tables, high-quality trash cans, bookcases, shelving, and dishware. — Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 9 July 2026

Use the full height of the walls with bookcases, cabinets, or a row of hooks to draw the eye upward. — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 29 June 2026

Other standout markdowns include a bamboo bookcase and a statement-making sideboard cabinet. — Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1698, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bookcase

• abase
• airspace
• apace
• backspace
• biface
• birthplace
• blackface
• boldface
• braincase
• briefcase
• carcase
• crankcase

Kids Definition

bookcase

noun

book·​case ˈbu̇k-ˌkās 

: a set of shelves to hold books