Word
bookshop
Phoneticsbook·shop, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbʊkˌʃɑp/
UK/bˈʊkʃɒp/
Countable noun
Definition
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.
Examples
“I bought a new novel at the bookshop today.”
“The local bookshop holds weekly poetry readings to encourage more people to visit the store.”
“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.”
Examples
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.”
Usage
Commonly used as a single word in British English, whereas American English often prefers 'bookstore'.
Etymology
From book + shop.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- A1 · Beginner
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