bookcase

noun

book·​case ˈbu̇k-ˌkās How to pronounce bookcase (audio)
: a piece of furniture consisting of shelves to hold books

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Their selections include accent chairs for watching the latest drama unfold, velvet sofas for hosting reunion-worthy conversations, and elegant rugs and bookcases that bring Bravo-level glamour to your living room — minus all the yelling. Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025 Living room, kitchen and dining furniture increased by 3% in that time and other furniture (a category that includes entertainment centers, bookcases and desks) rose by 5%. Adrienne Roberts, Freep.com, 6 Nov. 2025 Choose a large statement piece such as a tall bookcase or an intricate vertical mirror to draw the eye up. Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025 Those who took a quick peek inside the front window saw walls lined with bookcases and young, Black men strewn about in old, thrifted armchairs, their laps piled high with books. Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bookcase

Word History

First Known Use

1698, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bookcase was in 1698

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“Bookcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bookcase. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.

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bookcase

noun
book·​case ˈbu̇k-ˌkās How to pronounce bookcase (audio)
: a set of shelves to hold books
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