Definition

A shop that sells books to customers.

Example

I love spending my weekends browsing in the local bookstore.

Conversation

Have you been to that new bookstore downtown?

Not yet, but I heard they have a great selection.

We should go together this weekend and check it out.

Definitely! I love discovering new bookstores.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bookstore → It is formed from "book" (from Old English *bōc*, meaning a written work or text) and "store" (from Old French *estorer*, meaning to place or store). A bookstore is a place where books are stored or sold.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'written work' ('book') being 'placed' ('store') in a location — that's what a bookstore is, a place where you can find books.

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