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bookstore

American  
[book-stawr, -stohr] / ˈbʊkˌstɔr, -ˌstoʊr /

noun

  1. a store where books are sold.


Etymology

Origin of bookstore

An Americanism dating back to 1755–65; book + store

Example Sentences

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From Los Angeles Times

It’s that same feeling that’s so deeply impactful for the viewer, the one that will make them want to go straight from the movie theater to the bookstore.

From Salon

She went to three bookstores, but Danny reminded her that it was out of print.

From Literature

“Feng Shui Poetry in the Parks Vol. 1” is being printed as a zine and will be sent to bookstores and libraries from San Francisco to Chicago as well as the Library of Congress.

From Los Angeles Times

When buying through Spotify, Bookshop.org will route sales to independent bookstores, handle pricing, inventory and order fulfillment.

From Los Angeles Times