Definition

A label that shows who owns a book, often placed inside the front cover.

Example

She placed her bookplate inside the cover of her favorite novel.

Conversation

I just got this old book from the library, and it has a bookplate inside.

That's cool! I love seeing who owned the books before us.

Yeah, it's like a little piece of history.

Exactly! It makes reading feel more personal.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bookplate → It is formed from "book" (from Old English "bōc", meaning a written work or text) and "plate" (from Latin "plata", meaning a flat object or sheet). A bookplate is a flat label placed in a book to indicate ownership.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'written work' ('book') that has a 'flat object' ('plate') inside it to show who owns it. This helps you remember that a bookplate is a label indicating ownership in a book.

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