# bookcase

/ˈbʊkˌkeɪs/ (US) · /bˈʊkkeɪs/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/bookcase
Updated: 2026-05-26

## Definition

a piece of furniture with shelves for holding books. It can be a tall, narrow cabinet or a wide, low shelf.

For teachers: 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.

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