bookshelf

noun

book·​shelf ˈbu̇k-ˌshelf How to pronounce bookshelf (audio)
: an open shelf for holding books

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The portable version keeps all the groovy mod charm of the original 1960s lamp; just in a petite cordless package that can bounce from bookshelf to bedside to outdoor dinner table without missing a beat. Erika Owen, Vogue, 1 July 2026 Its interior felt cavernous, like the inside of the school bus that my uncle drove, except bookshelves lined the interior instead of bench seats. Literary Hub, 29 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for bookshelf

Word History

First Known Use

1648, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bookshelf was in 1648

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“Bookshelf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bookshelf. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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