Bookrack: meaning, definitions and examples

Used to refer to a small, often portable structure to hold books, typically open on both sides and used to display a few books upright.

• She placed the latest magazines on the bookrack by the couch.
• The bookrack stores the books I am currently reading.

Used to describe a large, usually built-in or free-standing piece of furniture with multiple shelves, intended to store and display a large number of books.

• The living room bookcase is filled with classic novels.
• They bought a new wooden bookcase for their home library.

Used to refer to an individual shelf or several shelves, which can be part of a bookcase or mounted to the wall, for storing books.

• She rearranged the books on the top bookshelf.
• The children's storybooks were kept on a low bookshelf.

Used to describe a small stand or holder designed to hold a book, often at an angle, for reading purposes. It may also refer to a small display stand in bookstores or libraries.

• He used a bookstand to hold his textbook open while studying.
• The bestseller novels were prominently displayed on a bookstand near the entrance.