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bookshop

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈbʊkˌʃɑp// UK //bˈʊkʃɒp// book·shop

n. a shop where you can buy books. You go here to browse the shelves and find something new to read.

n. a retail establishment where books are sold. Often used as a synonym for 'bookstore', though the former is more common in British English.


SIMPLE

I bought a new novel at the bookshop today.

CONTEXTUAL

The local bookshop holds weekly poetry readings to encourage more people to visit the store.

COMPLEX

While digital retailers offer convenience, the independent bookshop remains a vital cultural hub for communities, providing curated selections and a tactile browsing experience that algorithms cannot replicate.

Synonyms
Origin

From book + shop.

Usage

Commonly used as a single word in British English, whereas American English often prefers 'bookstore'.

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