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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The 1981 home underwent extensive renovations, including a colorful interior design featuring a blue fireplace, yellow seating nooks, and a large bookcase. Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2025 As engineers push into the sub-terahertz spectrum to handle the enormous data demands of virtual reality and autonomous vehicles, even a bookcase or a passing person can block a signal, causing data loss. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2025 Each shelf has an impressive 50-pound weight capacity, and the Tip Guard wall attachments ensure your bookcase will never tip over. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2025 Soon, folks in Alabama will have the joy of loading up on Swedish meatballs before assembling a BILLY bookcase and a STORKLINTA storage unit. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 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 11 Sep. 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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