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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Infused with comfy textures, coastal nods, and modern lines, these tables, chairs, bookcases, and more start at just $118. Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2025 An upper bedroom has a bookcase and covert panels leading to a secret room — a delight for imaginative young minds. Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2025 Included in our top picks are throw pillow inserts, six-tier bookcases, and two-person outdoor seating sets starting at $20. Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025 Perriand designed the Rio de Janeiro bookcase in 1962 for Martin, who was working for Air France in Brazil at the time. Joelle Diderich, WWD, 24 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bookcase

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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 29 May. 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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