bookshop

noun

book·​shop ˈbu̇k-ˌshäp How to pronounce bookshop (audio)

Examples of bookshop in a Sentence

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Bookish is a crime drama series for UKTV and PBS from the Sherlock co-creator about a bookshop owner who helps police solve crimes. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025 Among the participants are the River Bend bookshops in West Hartford and Glastonbury, Telegraph Autonomous Zone in New London, Hickory Stick Bookshop in Washington Depot and RJ Julia in Madison, which happens to be turning 35 years old on April 26, making for an even grander celebration. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2025 People gather at their local bookshop, including residents, foreigners, journalists and diplomats, to learn more about this region and beyond. Britt Clennett, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2025 True to its name, the bookshop also serves as a wine bar. Grace Harrington, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bookshop

Word History

First Known Use

1765, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bookshop was in 1765

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“Bookshop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bookshop. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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