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

There’s also the Downtown Mall, a walkable promenade lined with local boutiques, independent bookstores, and restaurants that encourage long afternoon hangs (the outdoor patio at Tilman’s is a local go-to, as is Smyrna just a few minutes walk away). —Annie Daly, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026

Fans interested in reading the One Piece manga can purchase copies at Barnes & Noble, Amazon and other bookstores. —Julia Gomez, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026

Although the iconic Miami bookstore opened in 1982, the Books & Books Literary Foundation was founded just three years ago. —Sofia Zarran, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2026

While upbeat about the new bookstore, which has a children’s section and a coffee bar, Spearman acknowledged his last time in the business didn’t end well. —Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 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