Bookend: meaning, definitions and examples
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bookend
[ ˈbʊkˌɛnd ]
library items
A bookend is a support, typically used in pairs, designed to hold up and secure a row of books on a shelf. They come in a variety of shapes, materials, and designs, often serving both a functional and decorative purpose. The primary role of a bookend is to keep books upright, preventing them from toppling over. Bookends can be made from various materials, including metal, wood, and ceramic, and can be aesthetically pleasing, reflecting personal style and interests.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I bought a pair of artistic bookends for my library.
- The heavy bookends prevented my books from falling.
- She collected unique bookends from all over the world.
Translations
Translations of the word "bookend" in other languages:
🇵🇹 suporte de livros
🇮🇳 पुस्तक समाप्ति
🇩🇪 Buchstütze
🇮🇩 penyangga buku
🇺🇦 книжкова підставка
🇵🇱 podpora książek
🇯🇵 ブックエンド
🇫🇷 pare-livre
🇪🇸 soporte para libros
🇹🇷 kitap sonu
🇰🇷 책받침
🇸🇦 دعامة الكتب
🇨🇿 kniha konce
🇸🇰 kniha konca
🇨🇳 书挡
🇸🇮 držalo za knjige
🇮🇸 bókendi
🇰🇿 кітап аяқтаушы
🇬🇪 წიგნის დასასრული
🇦🇿 kitab sonu
🇲🇽 soporte para libros
Etymology
The term 'bookend' emerges in the late 19th century, combining the words 'book' and 'end'. The word 'book' derives from the Old English 'boc', which has Germanic roots related to the beech tree, as early books were often made from beech wood. The addition of 'end' indicates the function of the item, signifying its role in marking the boundary of a row of books. Bookends initially were simple implements made from wood or stone but evolved in design and style through the 20th century as personal home libraries gained popularity. Today, bookends are not just functional; they are often viewed as artistic expressions, reflecting contemporary trends in design and culture.