bookcase

noun

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

Examples of bookcase in a Sentence

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Calling this a standard bookcase is an understatement. Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026 Take your book, enter a code on a keypad, and push the bookcase open. Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 June 2026 Incorporate a strong hue behind the shelves of a bookcase or on an accent chair, then spread the same color to other spaces in small doses—such as pillows, light fixtures, and accessories. Gary Thompson, Midwest Living, 5 June 2026 Inkwood Books in the heart of Haddonfield is filled with a collection of classics from memoirs to romances, but in a matter of minutes, bookcases are removed and chairs are set up for its monthly Pride Book Club. Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bookcase

Word History

First Known Use

1698, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 13 Jun. 2026.

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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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