Bookstand: meaning, definitions and examples
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bookstand
[ หbสkstรฆnd ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น suporte de livros
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคธเฅเคคเค เคธเฅเคเฅเคเคก
๐ฉ๐ช Buchstรคnder
๐ฎ๐ฉ penyangga buku
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะดััะฐะฒะบะฐ ะดะปั ะบะฝะธะณ
๐ต๐ฑ podstawka na ksiฤ ลผki
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใฏในใฟใณใ
๐ซ๐ท support de livres
๐ช๐ธ soporte para libros
๐น๐ท kitap standฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฑ ์คํ ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญุงู ู ุงููุชุจ
๐จ๐ฟ stojan na knihy
๐ธ๐ฐ stojan na knihy
๐จ๐ณ ไนฆๆถ
๐ธ๐ฎ stojalo za knjige
๐ฎ๐ธ bรณkarstandur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบััะฐะฟ ัาฑาััั
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแแแแก แกแขแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kitab dayanaฤฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.