bookstore

noun

book·​store ˈbu̇k-ˌstȯr 

: a place of business where books are the main item offered for sale

called also bookshop

Examples of bookstore in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Fans can expect performances spanning symphony orchestras, ballet, jazz, opera and theater as well as events with libraries, bookstores, coffee shops, yogurt/ice cream shops and more. — Maria Sherman, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Local independent bookstores remain key partners in the festival, helping recommend moderators, and identify the writers San Diego readers most want to hear from. — Maya Santiago, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

More than 30 independent bookstores across North Texas are inviting readers to explore their shelves, collect passport stamps, and discover the communities that make each shop unique. — Cbs News Texas Staff, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

For the week ending August 9, 2026 Here are this week’s Independent Press Top 40 Bestsellers for nonfiction, based on sales in hundreds of independent bookstores nationwide, generously provided by the American Booksellers Association. — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1760, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bookstore

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• candour
• centaur
• claymore
• decor

Kids Definition

bookstore

noun

book·​store -ˌstō(ə)r 

-ˌstȯ(ə)r

: a store that sells mainly books