: 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