bookshelf

noun

book·​shelf ˈbu̇k-ˌshelf How to pronounce bookshelf (audio)
: an open shelf for holding books

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Vaughn-Marcella agreed to speak with police and told an investigator that the child got onto his back after being assisted off of the bookshelf, the warrant affidavit said. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026 Having worked in close contact with Atwood for the last decade, Miller knew that the author was working on a sequel to her seminal 1985 novel long before The Testaments hit bookshelves in 2019, which was halfway into the Handmaid’s six-season run. Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026 Custom furnishings, from the bookshelves to a TV cabinet, further a fluid aesthetic without conforming to one shade. Ludovica Stevan, Architectural Digest, 5 Apr. 2026 There are more outlet picks to explore below, including a pretty wood buffet, a grand sofa that fits the whole family, and a classic bookshelf with plenty of shelf space. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bookshelf

Word History

First Known Use

1648, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bookshelf was in 1648

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“Bookshelf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bookshelf. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.

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