bookcase

noun

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

Examples of bookcase in a Sentence

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The argument that society’s problems can be traced to the fading prominence of Infinite Jest on dorm-room bookcases feels like a stretch; so does the underlying evidence. Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 24 June 2025 Behind the bookcase, there’s a secret tearoom with a fireplace and another skylight, the better to see what’s in your cup. Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 22 June 2025 The Eames chair parked near the bookcase is famously, cheerfully rotund. Julie Lasky, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025 This prompted its team to pivot to a more mobile model: public bookcases. Meriem Belhiba, Christian Science Monitor, 10 June 2025 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 2 Jul. 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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