bookcase

noun
UK /ˈbʊk.keɪs/
US /ˈbʊk.keɪs/

A bookcase is a piece of furniture with shelves where you keep books.

She put her favorite stories on the bookcase next to her bed.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A tall cabinet with glass doors used to display books and ornaments.

The antique bookcase in the hallway holds the family's old encyclopedias.

3. A shelving unit built into a wall for storing books.

The carpenter made a bookcase that fits perfectly into the alcove.

4. A small freestanding rack for holding a few books.

He kept a tiny bookcase on his desk for reference books.