bookcase

noun

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

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In his Friday detention hearing, prosecutors said Graves' body was found in a room in the basement of the home that had a bookcase blocking the door, rolled up in a rug. Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026 Or, lay down a rug, throw in some bean bag chairs, and set up a small bookcase to create a dreamy outdoor reading nook. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026 The flip-down mechanism on the shelves makes assembling this 67-inch-tall foldable bookcase very simple. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026 With various pockets for groups to catch up and a secret bookcase that leads to a private room, Darby Winery is a great option for both excellent wines and unique design. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 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 18 Apr. 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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