Definition

A piece of furniture that has shelves for storing books.

Example

She organized her novels neatly on the bookcase.

Conversation

I just got a new bookcase for my room!

That sounds awesome! How many books can it hold?

It can hold about fifty books, so I finally have space to organize them.

Nice! A good bookcase really makes a difference in a room.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bookcase → It is formed from "book" (from Old English *bōc*, meaning a written work or text) and "case" (from Old French *casse*, meaning a box or container). A bookcase is a container or box designed to hold books.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'box' ('case') that holds 'written works' ('book') — that's what a bookcase is.

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