bookshelf

noun

book·​shelf ˈbu̇k-ˌshelf How to pronounce bookshelf (audio)
: an open shelf for holding books

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That led to Steele's favorite part of the home's re-creation, adding a bookshelf to Dawson's den and bringing it back to its original glory. Michelle Pemberton, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2025 The book ended up on Holzman’s bookshelf, with its enigmatic cover facing out. Alex Barron, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025 Palmer recommends setting up spaces for different types of clothing and accessories in advance: a dining room table, folding tables, or even cleared bookshelves can create distinct sections for different types of clothing. Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2025 If aesthetics matter as much as function, the Rise Single Hydroponic Garden doubles as modern furniture, like a magical flowering bookshelf that holds to 36 plants at a time. David Hochman, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bookshelf

Word History

First Known Use

1648, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bookshelf was in 1648

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“Bookshelf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bookshelf. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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