bookshelf

noun

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

Examples of bookshelf in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web People should heed the lessons from this modest earthquake, Dolan said, and take action to prepare for future ones, such as buying extra water for their homes and workplaces and securing spaces, such as fastening bookshelves to walls. Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2024 In the background, bookshelves are filled with novels, family photos and one of his many awards. Ernesto Lechner, Variety, 22 July 2024 But cleaning your bookshelves—and your books themselves!—can actually create a healthier living environment. Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2024 This weekend’s lineup includes a five-tier bookshelf under $35, a queen-size bed frame under $90, and an end table for just $18. Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bookshelf 

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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 10 Sep. 2024.

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