Word
bookstore
Phoneticsbook·store, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbʊkˌstɔɹ/
UK/bˈʊkstɔː/
Definitions
01a shop for books
A2 · Elementary Countable noun
n. a shop where you can buy new or used books.
n. a retail outlet primarily dedicated to the sale of books.
“I spent the whole afternoon browsing the shelves at the local bookstore.”
“The independent bookstore survived the rise of digital media by hosting weekly readings and maintaining a curated selection of rare editions.”
Synonyms
02a stationery shop
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Dialect
n. a shop that sells paper, pens, and other office supplies.
n. a retail establishment specialising in stationery, writing instruments, and school supplies.
“I need to stop by the bookstore to buy some notebooks and pens for class.”
“In the Philippines, a bookstore often functions as a primary source for school supplies rather than just a place to purchase literature.”
Usage
Commonly used in Philippine English to refer to shops like National Book Store.
Synonyms
Etymology
From book + store.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- 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.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL 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: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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