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bookcase

noun

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

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Opened in 2011 with the entrance hidden behind a bookcase, Williams & Graham was the first to put an emphasis on creating inventive cocktails and stocking interesting spirits. Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 Dec. 2025 Golden Dogwood Artificial Fall Arrangement Natural Wood Bookcase Create a space to store decor and books with this spacious bookcase that has five shelves and is made from sturdy wood. Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025 This piece also looks great tucked into a bookcase among your Donald Judd Writings collection, you little designer, you. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025 Stack books horizontally on a tall, floating bookcase. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 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 8 Dec. 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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