bookcase

noun

book·​case ˈbu̇k-ˌkās How to pronounce bookcase (audio)
Synonyms of bookcasenext
: a piece of furniture consisting of shelves to hold books

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So Palmieri Schwartz carved out a small seating arrangement with a Barrel Curved Sofa from Bright Chair and a Shea Swivel Chair from Hickory Chair, using an open bookcase to divide the TV area from the rest of the loft. Laura Fenton, Midwest Living, 16 May 2026 Snag a bookcase in your choice of multiple colors for 80 percent off, or pick up a farmhouse-style coffee table for just $40. Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026 With a nod to its namesake, French printer Firmin Didot, the interiors are immaculate with contemporary wooden-block four-posters and a secret bookcase bathroom door in one room. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026 Use open shelves in your laundry room or a convenient storage piece like a bookcase. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bookcase

Word History

First Known Use

1698, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bookcase was in 1698

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“Bookcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bookcase. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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bookcase

noun
book·​case ˈbu̇k-ˌkās How to pronounce bookcase (audio)
: a set of shelves to hold books
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