bookstand

[ book-stand ]

noun

1. a bookrack.
2. a bookstall.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bookstand¹

First recorded in 1800–10; book + stand

Example Sentences

The desk also features a foldable bookstand, a storage drawer ideal for your mobile device, and a non-slip textured design to keep your laptop in place.

From Popular-Science

In one corner a tumbledown bookstand, in the other the fantastic silhouette of a hideous violoncello case.

From Project Gutenberg

Before going to bed, I had taken it from my suitcase to trim a candle-wick, and had left it upon the bookstand.

From Project Gutenberg

He crosses to the easy chair near the revolving bookstand, and flings himself into it with determined hostility.

From Project Gutenberg

He doubles back round the bookstand, setting it whirling as he makes for the left door, Julia crossing in pursuit of him.

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He was rather curious to see the little place in the rear of the bookstand where the old man lived alone.

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