bookstore
noun
book·store
ˈbu̇k-ˌstȯr 
: a place of business where books are the main item offered for sale
called also bookshop
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Available at bookstores everywhere.
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Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
There’s a little bit of everything coming to libraries and bookstores in March.
—Chris Hewitt, Boston Herald, 1 Mar. 2026
Her love of books inspired her to open a bookstore in Gainesville in 2024 called The Lynx – its name a pun about the building of bonds within the community – in reaction to Governor Ron DeSantis’ encouragement of book bans in schools and libraries.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
The Beach is glutted with souvenir shops and rental car outlets, the study found, but lacks auto and household supply stores, bookstores and service stations.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
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Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
There’s a little bit of everything coming to libraries and bookstores in March.
—Chris Hewitt, Boston Herald, 1 Mar. 2026
Her love of books inspired her to open a bookstore in Gainesville in 2024 called The Lynx – its name a pun about the building of bonds within the community – in reaction to Governor Ron DeSantis’ encouragement of book bans in schools and libraries.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
The Beach is glutted with souvenir shops and rental car outlets, the study found, but lacks auto and household supply stores, bookstores and service stations.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Bookstore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bookstore. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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bookstore
noun
book·store
-ˌstō(ə)r
-ˌstȯ(ə)r
: a store that sells mainly books
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