Synonyms for

Bookcase

Verb / ˈbʊˌkkeɪs / Another word for bookcase — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books

Synonyms & similar words

bookshelf bookrack bookstand library shelving cabinet case stand rack shelf cupboard closet wardrobe cubbyhole compartment

Example sentences

  1. My mom bought a new bookcase for our living room.
  2. I like to organize my books by color on my bookcase.
  3. The bookcase in the library was so tall that I had to use a ladder to reach the top shelf.
  4. I found a hidden compartment in the bookcase where my grandpa kept his old journals.
  5. The bookcase was so heavy that we needed to ask our neighbors for help moving it.

Quotes

  • A room without books is like a body without a soul. - Marcus Tullius Cicero
  • There is no friend as loyal as a book. - Ernest Hemingway
  • Books are a uniquely portable magic. - Stephen King

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