Bookcase: meaning, definitions and examples

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bookcase

[ ˈbʊkˌkeɪs ]

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furniture

A piece of furniture with shelves or compartments for storing books.

Synonyms

bookrack, bookshelf, bookstand

Examples of usage

The bookcase in the living room is filled with novels.
She bought a new bookcase to organize her collection.

Translations

Translations of the word "bookcase" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estante de livros

🇮🇳 पुस्तकालय

🇩🇪 Bücherregal

🇮🇩 rak buku

🇺🇦 книжкова шафа

🇵🇱 regał na książki

🇯🇵 本棚

🇫🇷 bibliothèque

🇪🇸 estantería

🇹🇷 kitaplık

🇰🇷 책장

🇸🇦 خزانة كتب

🇨🇿 knihovna

🇸🇰 knižnica

🇨🇳 书柜

🇸🇮 knjižna omara

🇮🇸 bókaskápur

🇰🇿 кітап сөресі

🇬🇪 წიგნის თარო

🇦🇿 kitab rəfi

🇲🇽 librero

Word origin

The word 'bookcase' originated in the early 18th century from the combination of 'book' and 'case'. It refers to a piece of furniture specifically designed for storing books. Bookcases have been used for centuries to store and display books in homes, libraries, and offices, reflecting the importance of literature and knowledge throughout history.