Bookshelf: meaning, definitions and examples

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bookshelf

[ ˈbʊkˌʃɛlf ]

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furniture

A bookshelf is a piece of furniture with shelves used for storing books.

Synonyms

bookcase, bookstand

Examples of usage

The bookshelf in the living room is full of novels.
She organized her books neatly on the bookshelf.

Translations

Translations of the word "bookshelf" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estante de livros

🇮🇳 किताबों की शेल्फ़

🇩🇪 Bücherregal

🇮🇩 rak buku

🇺🇦 книжкова полиця

🇵🇱 regał na książki

🇯🇵 本棚

🇫🇷 étagère à livres

🇪🇸 estantería de libros

🇹🇷 kitaplık

🇰🇷 책장

🇸🇦 رف كتب

🇨🇿 knihovna

🇸🇰 knižnica

🇨🇳 书架

🇸🇮 knjižna polica

🇮🇸 bókahilla

🇰🇿 кітап сөресі

🇬🇪 წიგნების თარო

🇦🇿 kitab rəfi

🇲🇽 estantería de libros

Word origin

The word 'bookshelf' originated from the Old English word 'bocscelf' which meant a shelf for books. As books became more common, the need for dedicated storage for them led to the development of bookshelves. Bookshelves have evolved over time from simple wooden shelves to elaborate designs with various materials and styles.