Bookshop: meaning, definitions and examples

A place where you can buy books. This term is more common in British English.

• I found a rare novel at the local bookshop.
• Let's stop by the bookshop on our way home.

A place where you can buy books. This term is more common in American English.

• She spends hours browsing the shelves at the bookstore.
• He bought a new cookbook from the bookstore downtown.

A place where books are available for reading or borrowing, generally at no cost. Commonly used in educational or community settings.

• We studied together at the public library.
• She borrowed three novels from the university library.

A place where books are sold. This term is more commonly used in British English.

• I visited a charming little bookshop in London.
• The bookshop around the corner has a great selection of novels.

A place where books are sold. This term is more commonly used in American English.

• There's a bookstore that specializes in science fiction.
• I love spending my Saturdays browsing the local bookstore.

A place where books are available for borrowing or research. Libraries often provide other services like internet access, educational programs, and study areas.

• I borrowed a few books from the library for my research paper.
• The library offers free computer classes every Monday.