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bookstore
noun
book·store
ˈbu̇k-ˌstȯr
: a place of business where books are the main item offered for sale
called also bookshop
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Following the fire, the bookstore has become a donation hub to support the local recovery effort.
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Word History
First Known Use
1760, in the meaning defined above
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“Bookstore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bookstore. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
Kids Definition
bookstore
noun
book·store
-ˌstō(ə)r
-ˌstȯ(ə)r
: a store that sells mainly books
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