Furniture definition, the movable articles, as tables, chairs, desks or cabinets, required for use or ornament in a house, office, or the like. Word origin noun senses 1 to 9 late old english topp noun, of germanic origin. Bookcase definition of bookcase by the free dictionary. Taking size to another level altogether is lot 77, a fine george iii period mahogany breakfront library bookcase which comes with a provenance from the synge family collection at glenmore castle near arklow. Click on the first link on a line below to go directly to a page where bookcase is defined. A bookcase is also known as a bookshelf, a bookstand, a cupboard and a bookrack. He could not have squeezed in behind the bookcase, so he ignored the thrust.
Bookcase meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. An old english word for this see definitions of bookcase. Bookcases definition of bookcases by the free dictionary. Bookshelves definition of bookshelves by the free dictionary. The dining room also houses an inlaid mahogany breakfront bookcase or gentlemans secretary as the form was called by sheraton. Hug definition is to press someone tightly in ones arms especially as a sign of affection. Hatfield reminded the pair as they admired their find. Search bookcase and thousands of other words in english definition and synonym dictionary from reverso. In latin and greek the idea of bookcase is represented by bibliotheca and bibliotheke greek. A piece of furniture with shelves for holding books. Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word bookcase. How to say bookcase in french thesaurus and word tools. So, when are you gonna let me and my boy bookshelf ya. See top in the oxford advanced american dictionary see top in the oxford learners dictionary of academic english.
Old english boc book, writing, written document, generally referred despite phonetic difficulties to protogermanic boko, from bokiz beech source also of german buch book buche beech. As i write, nearing midnight, the bookcase behind me cracks. Bookcase article about bookcase by the free dictionary. Bookshelf definition is an open shelf for holding books. This bookcase is full of the gifts of friends, and recalls much of my past. A general name given to every literary composition which is printed. Use the force to ace this quiz on the words of the day from may 4 to may 10. Doubleclick any word on the page to look it up in the dictionary.
Bookshelf definition of bookshelf by merriamwebster. After we hopped out of the pool, the three of us got into the shower to bookcase. Bookcase noun definition and synonyms macmillan dictionary. A bookcase is a piece of furniture with shelves that you. Bookcase definition is a piece of furniture consisting of shelves to hold books. Top synonyms for bookcase other words for bookcase are bookshelf, library and bookshop page 4. Oh man me and phil bookshelved this slut last night. In this new edition, william and mary morris update and expand their classic work to keep pace with our ever changing language. Definition and synonyms of bookcase from the online english dictionary from macmillan education this is the british english definition of bookcase. Shelf definition is a thin flat usually long and narrow piece of material such as wood fastened horizontally as on a wall at a distance from the floor to hold objects. Look up bookcase in wiktionary, the free dictionary. English to chinese dictionary with mandarin pinyin learn chinese faster with mdbg. We found 31 dictionaries with english definitions that include the word bookcase.
A bookcase, or bookshelf, is a piece of furniture with horizontal, shelves, often in a cabinet. Merriamwebsters elementary dictionary hardcover january 1, 2000. Breakfront definition, of a cabinet, bookcase, etc. Merriamwebster elementary dictionary hardcover august 1, 2018. Bookcase definition of bookcase by medical dictionary. Im taking words from obscure english dictionaries, but also slang. Merriamwebsters elementary dictionary kindle edition. Synonyms for bookcase at with free online thesaurus, antonyms, and definitions. The site has become a favorite resource of teachers of reading, spelling, and english as a second language. I walked in on my mom being bookshelved by my best friend and my dad.
Merriamwebsters elementary dictionary, new edition, 2019. Merriamwebster is americas foremost publisher of languagerelated reference works. Synonyms for cabinet at with free online thesaurus, antonyms, and definitions. Bookcase definition in the cambridge english dictionary. The online etymology dictionary is the internets goto source for quick and reliable accounts of the origin and history of english words, phrases, and idioms. View american english definition of bookcase change your default dictionary to american english. The first edition of the morris dictionary of word and phrase origins detailed the fascinating and little known stories behind thousands of words and phrases that we use every day. Meaning of breakfront by lexico oxford english dictionary. A library bookcase of african wenge is doubleheight, rising through the floor to become a living room bookcase screening the room from the study. When im reading old icelandic literature, i sometimes run into words that im not sure of, or i suspect the meaning has changed somewhat through time. Sign language on this site is the authenticity of culturally deaf people and codas who speak asl and other signed languages as their first language. Synonyms for bookcase include cabinet, bookrack, furnishings, appointments, movables, fittings, equipment, things, effects and goods. Wikipedia, lexilogos, oxford, cambridge, chambers harrap, wordreference, collins lexibase dictionaries, merriam webster. Information about bookcase in the dictionary, synonyms and antonyms.
It is professional enough to satisfy academic standards, but accessible enough to be used by anyone. You can complete the definition of bookcase given by the english definition dictionary with other english dictionaries. He sits next to a bookcase, flicking through titles long out of print. Bookcase definition and meaning collins english dictionary. A bookcase is a piece of furniture with shelves that you keep books on. Bookcase dictionary definition bookcase defined yourdictionary.
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