Bookstand: meaning, definitions and examples

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bookstand

 

[ หˆbสŠkstรฆnd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

furniture piece

A bookstand is a piece of furniture designed to hold books for reading or display. It typically consists of a flat surface with a ledge to prevent books from falling off. Bookstands come in various designs and materials, such as wood, metal, or plastic.

Synonyms

book holder, book rack, bookrest.

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Word Description / Examples
bookstand

Same as the first 'bookstand' entry; meant for displaying books in stores or libraries.

  • The bookstore set up a bookstand to showcase the new arrivals.
  • You can find the latest magazines on the bookstand near the entrance.
bookrest

Typically refers to a small, portable device used to support a book while reading, often designed to be adjustable.

  • She used a bookrest to comfortably read her novel in bed.
  • The portable bookrest made it easier for him to read on the go.
book holder

Commonly used by readers at home or students to hold a book open for hands-free reading, often on a desk or table.

  • She used a book holder to keep her textbook open while she took notes.
  • A book holder is perfect for reading recipes while cooking.
book rack

Used to store or organize multiple books, often in a home library, office, or classroom.

  • The teacher arranged the children's books neatly on the book rack.
  • They bought a new book rack to keep their growing collection organized.

Examples of usage

  • The antique bookstand in the library displayed rare first editions.
  • She placed her cookbook on the kitchen bookstand for easy access.
  • The adjustable bookstand allowed for comfortable reading in bed.

Translations

Translations of the word "bookstand" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น suporte de livros

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคธเฅเคคเค• เคธเฅเคŸเฅˆเค‚เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Buchstรคnder

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penyangga buku

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดัั‚ะฐะฒะบะฐ ะดะปั ะบะฝะธะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podstawka na ksiฤ…ลผki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ–ใƒƒใ‚ฏใ‚นใ‚ฟใƒณใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท support de livres

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ soporte para libros

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kitap standฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฑ… ์Šคํƒ ๋“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุงู…ู„ ุงู„ูƒุชุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stojan na knihy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stojan na knihy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไนฆๆžถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ stojalo za knjige

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bรณkarstandur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบั–ั‚ะฐะฟ ั‚าฑา“ั‹ั€ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ˜แƒ’แƒœแƒ˜แƒก แƒกแƒขแƒ”แƒœแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kitab dayanaฤŸฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ soporte para libros

Etymology

The concept of the bookstand dates back to ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians and Greeks, who used lecterns to hold scrolls for reading. Over time, bookstands evolved to accommodate bound books, becoming a common piece of furniture in libraries, homes, and offices.

See also: book, bookcase, booked, bookie, booking, bookish, bookkeeper, bookkeeping, booklet, bookmaker, bookrack, bookrest, books, bookshelf, bookshop, bookstore, bookworm, ultrabook.