bookcase

noun

SayBUUK-kays/ˈbʊkˌkeɪs/

Pluralbookcases

1 meaning of bookcase

1
nouncountable
A piece of furniture, usually fitted with shelves, made for storing and displaying books.
He built a custom bookcase to fit the narrow space beside the fireplace.
The study was lined with oak bookcases stretching from floor to ceiling.
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Origin

A compound formed from "book" and "case".