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- [boo k-keys]
- /ˈbʊkˌkeɪs/
- /ˈbʊk.keɪs/
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- [boo k-keys]
- /ˈbʊkˌkeɪs/
Definitions of bookcase word
- countable noun bookcase A bookcase is a piece of furniture with shelves that you keep books on. 3
- noun bookcase a piece of furniture containing shelves for books, often fitted with glass doors 3
- noun bookcase a set of shelves or a cabinet for holding books 3
- noun bookcase a set of shelves for books. 1
- noun bookcase A piece of furniture designed for the storage/display of books. 0
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Origin of bookcase
First appearance:
before 1720 One of the 49% newest English words
First recorded in 1720-30; book + case2
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Parts of speech for Bookcase
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bookcase popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
bookcase usage trend in Literature
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