noun
bookshelf
BUUK-shehlf
noun
1
A shelf, or set of shelves, used to store and display books.
"His bookshelf sagged under the weight of old encyclopedias."
How to Use Bookshelf
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA shelf built or used for storing books.
Common mistake
A "bookshelf" can be a single shelf or part of a larger unit, while a "bookcase" refers to the whole freestanding piece of furniture.
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Word Forms
bookshelves plural
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Etymology
A compound of "book" and "shelf."