English Explanatory Dictionary

bookcase

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A piece of furniture for the storage and display of books.

Pronunciation

/ˈbʊkˌkeɪs/ [ˈbʊʔk̚keɪs] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-bookcase.wav

Word forms

bookcase bookcases book-case

Etymology

From book + case.

Synonyms

bookpress

Related words

bookshelf

Derived words

bookcased occasional bookcase public bookcase
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