bookshop

noun

book·​shop ˈbu̇k-ˌshäp How to pronounce bookshop (audio)

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Gatiss, 59, created, writes and stars as antiquarian bookshop owner Gabriel Book who with his encyclopedic knowledge of literature, history and the thousands of books lining his shelves helps police solve mysterious crimes in 1946 London. Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026 Lerwick is a town divided between the needs of the archipelago’s population—the bookshop, the hospital, supermarkets, schools, and an arts organization—and the demands of tourists passing through. Sarah Moss, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026 Distribution to major bookshops, even within Ireland, is limited. Literary Hub, 8 Dec. 2025 Main Street has a bookshop with a large children’s section, a toy store, and a general store to poke around in, while Smugglers’ Notch offers seriously cool climbable rock formations and unbeatable fall foliage. Kris Ann Valdez, Parents, 6 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bookshop

Word History

First Known Use

1765, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bookshop was in 1765

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“Bookshop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bookshop. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.

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