bookcase

American  

[book-keys] / ˈbʊkˌkeɪs /

noun

1. a set of shelves for books.

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bookcase British  

/ ˈbʊkˌkeɪs /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of bookcase

First recorded in 1720–30; book + case ²

Compare meaning

How does bookcase compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• bookshelf vs. bookcase

Example Sentences

He lifted the largest textbook he could find out of the bookcase and put it on the floor.

From Literature

Saw a TV and a bookcase and anime posters.

From Literature

The only interruptions in the walls were a bright fireplace glowing on one end and a long bookcase filled with identical leather-bound volumes, which she suspected were an illusion, too.

From Literature

Gautier got its start making kids’ beds that looked like cars and rocket ships but today sells sofas, bookcases and desks for around $2,500.

From The Wall Street Journal

People can take steps such as securing objects that can topple and cause injuries when shaken — such as strapping bookcases and securing TVs to walls.

From Los Angeles Times