Bookcase: meaning, definitions and examples

Ideal for describing a large piece of furniture with multiple shelves designed to store books and often found in homes, offices, or libraries.

• He bought a new bookcase for his living room to hold his growing book collection

Typically used to describe a single shelf or a simple unit with a few shelves designed for holding books. Commonly found in homes and smaller rooms.

• I need to get another bookshelf; mine is already full

Usually a small, often adjustable, stand for holding a book open while reading. Frequently used in kitchens for cookbooks or on desks for study materials.

• She placed the cookbook on a bookstand so she could follow the recipe easily

Often used to refer to a smaller, sometimes portable, frame or stand for propping up books, typically seen in libraries or bookstores.

• The library has a bookrack at the entrance displaying the latest arrivals