Word Noun
bookshelf
n.
A1 Beginner US /ˈbʊkˌʃɛɫf/ UK /bˈʊkʃɛlf/ book·shelf UK spelling bookshelf's, bookshelf's
Definition
n.a long, flat piece of furniture with shelves for holding books. You use it to keep your books organized in one place.
n.a piece of furniture consisting of a series of horizontal shelves used for the storage and display of books.
Examples
“I put my new novel on the top bookshelf.”
“The library has several high bookshelves that reach the ceiling to hold thousands of rare manuscripts.”
“The architect designed the living room with built-in bookshelves that blend seamlessly into the wall, creating a sense of continuity between the floor and the ceiling.”
Etymology
From book + shelf.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level A1 · Beginner
Frequency Occasional
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