bookcase
noun
a set of shelves for books.
bookcases
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pluralof bookcase.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Not all donations make it to the bookcases but instead are kept in storage in the bowels of Downing Street.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
“A purchaser has the option of retaining a huge amount of custom millwork: closets, bookcases, kitchen cabinetry, bathroom cabinets, marble counters, and high end appliances,” the listing said.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 15, 2026
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 ● Dec. 31, 2025
Cracker Barrel’s redesign, first announced on Instagram last August, envisioned a more open-concept restaurant with comfortable seating, brighter lights and bookcases while still keeping some of its most signature decor, like the stone fireplaces.
From Salon ● Sep. 10, 2025
Everything is made up of books—the floors, the ceilings, even the pillars between the bookcases.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
