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BUKK-ays/ˈbʊkkeɪs/

A bookcase is a piece of furniture with shelves for books. Countable: a bookcase, bookcases. Write one word: bookcase. A shelf can be one board on a wall; a bookcase is the whole piece. A cupboard has doors; a bookcase is usually open. Mix-up: book + case as a bag for one book.

Meaning

A piece of furniture with shelves for books.

Examples

• “The dictionary is on the bookcase.”
• “The photo is on top of the bookcase.”
• “We need a taller bookcase for these novels.”

Good to know

a bookcase (one word). Contrast: shelf (one board), cupboard (doors).

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