English Explanatory Dictionary

bookshelf

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A shelf or shelves for storing books for easy visual reference.

Pronunciation

/ˈbʊkˌʃɛlf/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vininn126-bookshelf.wav

Word forms

bookshelf bookshelves

Etymology

From book + shelf.

Related words

bookcase bookend

Derived words

bookshelf wealth bookshelve bookshelved bookshelver bookshelving
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