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bookstore

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

noun

bookstores plural
  1. a store where books are sold.


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Etymology

Origin of bookstore

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

Example Sentences

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Sanseido, a 145-year-old bookstore in Tokyo's book district Jimbocho, began putting zines on their shelves almost a year ago.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

All very cool, but this writer was most excited about getting to spend some time in Book Soup, the iconic bookstore with a real-life magazine stand outside that celebrated its 50th anniversary last year.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Aware House Books, a New Age-oriented bookstore in Regina, Saskatchewan, posted a video of an employee ripping up Chopra’s books, and announced it would no longer order or carry them.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

But why does Amazon, launched by Jeff Bezos in 1995 as an online bookstore out of a rented garage, have so few serious rivals in the West when it comes to e-commerce?

From BBC • May 17, 2026

I call the bookstore to see if they have any hours for me.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman

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