bookstore

noun

book·​store ˈbu̇k-ˌstȯr 

: a place of business where books are the main item offered for sale

called also bookshop

Examples of bookstore in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Books are now asked to function simultaneously as texts and as lifestyle objects, and designers are now tasked with imagining multiple scales of reach simultaneously, from the bookstore table to the phone screen. — Madelyn Johnson, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026

The author of the beloved book series recently appeared at an event at The Next Chapter bookstore in Huntington, NY, in celebration of the first graphic novel edition of the books. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 24 July 2026

Local librarians and bookstore employees are uniquely qualified to advise across genre and age. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 22 July 2026

Or, spend the afternoon biking or running along the Lakefront Trail, catch the sunset at Belmont Harbor, or explore Lakeview's bookstores, breweries, and cafés. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1760, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bookstore

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• candour
• centaur
• claymore
• decor

Kids Definition

bookstore

noun

book·​store -ˌstō(ə)r 

-ˌstȯ(ə)r

: a store that sells mainly books