bookcase

noun

book·​case ˈbu̇k-ˌkās 

: a piece of furniture consisting of shelves to hold books

Examples of bookcase in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Her classroom suffered minimal damage except for vintage bookcases that might have been there when the school opened in 1959. — Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

There's the moveable bookcase that concealed the hiding place and the staircase helpers used to bring the Franks food and news of the day. — Marie Saavedra, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

My bookcase is filled with high-minded proposals made by expert panels, mostly to address budget deficits. — Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Look for matching lamps and lampshades, end tables, high-quality trash cans, bookcases, shelving, and dishware. — Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 9 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1698, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bookcase

• abase
• airspace
• apace
• backspace
• biface
• birthplace
• blackface
• boldface
• braincase
• briefcase
• carcase
• crankcase

Kids Definition

bookcase

noun

book·​case ˈbu̇k-ˌkās 

: a set of shelves to hold books