bookcase

noun

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

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Key furniture pieces range from a precious table in Canaletto walnut and brass with curved lines; walnut bookcases conceived to showcase bags and accessories, and day-bed seats featuring an ivory bouclé fabric upholstery. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025 Beyond the usual home furnishings, Ashley also stocks desks, chairs and bookcases to outfit your home office. Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025 Each store will hold three drawings per day, giving loyal customers a chance to splurge on everything from bookcases to cozy textiles. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025 Instead of wall dividers covered with Southern-style wall decor, bookcases held a handful of items, highlighting the more open feel. Melina Khan, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025 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 26 Sep. 2025.

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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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