Word Noun
bookcase
n.
countable
A2 Elementary US /ˈbʊkˌkeɪs/ UK /bˈʊkkeɪs/ book·case UK spelling bookcase's, bookcase's
Definition
n.a piece of furniture with shelves for holding books. It can be a tall, narrow cabinet or a wide, low shelf.
n.a piece of furniture consisting of a series of shelves for the storage of books. Often used as a room divider or for decorative display.
Examples
“She put her favorite books on the top shelf of the bookcase.”
“The library was filled with tall bookcases that reached from the floor almost to the ceiling.”
“While the modern office features sleek glass shelves, the traditional study remains defined by a heavy oak bookcase that holds generations of leather-bound volumes.”
Etymology
From book + case.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level A2 · Elementary
Frequency Occasional
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