bookcase

[ book-keys ]

noun

1. a set of shelves for books.

bookcase

/ ˈbʊkˌkeɪs /

noun

1. a piece of furniture containing shelves for books, often fitted with glass doors

Word History and Origins

Origin of bookcase¹

First recorded in 1720–30; book + case ²

Example Sentences

Next to his desk, Caro keeps a small bookcase of materials for whatever chapter he is writing.

From The Daily Beast

My copy lies in back of a bookcase where I threw it in frustration before I got to page 100.

From The Daily Beast

The writer turned to a bookcase and removed a volume in a faded cover that had once been bright with rainbow colors.

From Project Gutenberg

Sit down in that corner behind the bookcase and I'll read to you from one of the old poets, Byron, belike.

From Project Gutenberg

With his invincible patience he was waiting now, in her room up-stairs, standing before the bookcase with his back to the door.

From Project Gutenberg

Through the open doors she saw him as he turned and wandered to the bookcase and stood there, apparently absorbed.

From Project Gutenberg

"Not in plain sight, Ziz," said Wise, and he started moving out a bookcase to look behind it.

From Project Gutenberg