Examples of bookshop in a Sentence

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Cay Kim’s debut novel explores the mother-daughter relationship, a new bookshop called The Loved One, and more from this week’s book newsletter. Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026 The building used to be an antiquarian bookshop with soaring arches, and the owners have kept the charming vintage vibes. Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026 One of their bookshop employees was John Waters, later to become renowned as the taboo-assaulting filmmaker. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 3 July 2026 The next day, the men found her, arriving at the bookshop carrying Saudi Arabian dates for her as a thank-you. Emily Harter, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bookshop

Word History

First Known Use

1765, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bookshop was in 1765

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“Bookshop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bookshop. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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