: a piece of furniture consisting of shelves to hold books
Examples of bookcase in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebTwo guest bedrooms open off the entrance gallery, along with a home office that is concealed behind a moving bookcase.—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 9 May 2024 Some can be tucked away in unassuming objects like plants or bookcases.—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 4 May 2024 Recalling having looked through books in the husband’s study, in a bookcase filled with old medical texts.—Joyce Carol Oates, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024 This 5-tier bookcase ladder shelf is complete with an industrial-style metal frame and wooden shelves.—Monica Bell, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024 The bookcases are almost always covered with a thin film of dust, and the shelves do not hide their age.—The New Yorker, 17 Feb. 2024 And instead of getting a ladder or rectangular bookcase, go for an arched option that screams bookshelf wealth.—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2024 Fan favorites like the BILLY bookcase, HEMNES TV stand, and MALM dresser are all at a discount right now.—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 11 Jan. 2024 Add plenty of vertical storage to your office with this ladder-style bookcase that comes with four open shelves and a matching drawer.—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 2024
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