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online bookstore

[ ˈɒnˌlaɪn ˈbʊkstɔː ]

Noun

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shopping for books

An online bookstore is a website where customers can browse, purchase, and download books in digital format. Online bookstores often offer a wide selection of titles across various genres, making it convenient for readers to find and buy books from the comfort of their own homes.

Synonyms

digital bookstore, e-bookstore.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
online bookstore	Suitable for referring to a general bookstore available on the internet where physical and digital books can be purchased. I found a rare book on an online bookstore. Online bookstores often have a wider selection than physical stores.
e-bookstore	Ideal for referring explicitly to a store that specializes in selling e-books. I bought the latest thriller from an e-bookstore. E-bookstores often have promotions on new e-book titles.
digital bookstore	Best used when emphasizing the focus on e-books and digital content rather than physical books. The digital bookstore offers instant downloads of latest releases. A digital bookstore is perfect for those who prefer reading on their devices.

Word

Description / Examples

online bookstore

Suitable for referring to a general bookstore available on the internet where physical and digital books can be purchased.

I found a rare book on an online bookstore.
Online bookstores often have a wider selection than physical stores.

e-bookstore

Ideal for referring explicitly to a store that specializes in selling e-books.

I bought the latest thriller from an e-bookstore.
E-bookstores often have promotions on new e-book titles.

digital bookstore

Best used when emphasizing the focus on e-books and digital content rather than physical books.

The digital bookstore offers instant downloads of latest releases.
A digital bookstore is perfect for those who prefer reading on their devices.

Examples of usage

I prefer to buy books from an online bookstore because of the convenience it offers.
She found the perfect gift for her friend on the online bookstore.

Translations

Translations of the word "online bookstore" in other languages:

🇵🇹 livraria online

🇮🇳 ऑनलाइन बुकस्टोर

🇩🇪 Online-Buchhandlung

🇮🇩 toko buku online

🇺🇦 онлайн-книгарня

🇵🇱 księgarnia internetowa

🇯🇵 オンライン書店

🇫🇷 librairie en ligne

🇪🇸 librería en línea

🇹🇷 çevrimiçi kitapçı

🇰🇷 온라인 서점

🇸🇦 مكتبة على الإنترنت

🇨🇿 online knihkupectví

🇸🇰 online kníhkupectvo

🇨🇳 在线书店

🇸🇮 spletna knjigarna

🇮🇸 netbókabúð

🇰🇿 онлайн кітап дүкені

🇬🇪 ონლაინ წიგნების მაღაზია

🇦🇿 onlayn kitab mağazası

🇲🇽 librería en línea

Etymology

The concept of online bookstores emerged in the late 1990s with the rise of the internet and e-commerce. Amazon.com is one of the earliest and most well-known online bookstores, revolutionizing the way people buy and read books. Online bookstores have since become a popular and convenient way for book lovers to access a wide range of titles from anywhere in the world.