bookcase

noun

book·case ˈbu̇k-ˌkās

Synonyms of bookcase next

: a piece of furniture consisting of shelves to hold books

Examples of bookcase in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The staircase connecting the bedrooms — which are stacked floor by floor — doubles as a bookcase; in place of windows are narrow slits of horizontal glass, cut to precisely frame Lake Avándaro in the distance. —

Suleman Anaya Fabian Martinez, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2023 Add a bit of organization to your home office with this Hashtag Home geometric bookcase that’s sure to make a statement. —

Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2023 And the brunch was a celebratory affair: Quavo posed with GloRilla near a giant bookcase; Madelyn Cline and Lukas Gage chatted with friends on the patio; and SZA and her family celebrated with Hilfiger and members of the team. —

Waiss Aramesh, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2023 Not surprisingly, there’s an impressive library that is decked out with floor-to-ceiling bookcases and showcases a window that’s believed to be part of a World War II fighter plane. —

Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2023 Don’t just lock doors, barricade them with desks, bookcases — anything big and heavy. —

Marissa Vonesh, Washington Post, 29 Aug. 2023 Get creative with room separators, opting for screens, benches, or even a tall bookcase. —

Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 31 Aug. 2023 The visiting manager’s office at Nationals Park has an anteroom with a couch, a small coffee table, and a bookcase. —

Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Aug. 2023 Utilize a Blanket Ladder Ladder bookcases are a great way to maximize vertical space, and a blanket ladder can have the same effect in a living room or den. —

Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023 See More

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