: a piece of furniture consisting of shelves to hold books
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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 The mood comes crashing down when Joe falls into a bookcase while trying to undress.—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026 At Thursday’s hearing, Allman appeared on screen from his hospital, seated in a chair beside a bookcase.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bookcase