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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Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
Luxury brands are increasingly seeking talents from outside the typical fashion ecosystem such as DJs, independent bookstore owners or even florists to diversify their reach and express their cultural brand values.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
The Bookstore and Get Lit Wine Bar This cozy independent bookstore has been a Lenox staple for over 40 years.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
What makes your independent bookstore unique?
—American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
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“Bookstore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bookstore. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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bookstore
noun
book·store
-ˌstō(ə)r
-ˌstȯ(ə)r
: a store that sells mainly books
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