Transcription
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- [boo k-stawl]
- /ˈbʊkˌstɔl/
- /ˈbʊk.stɔːl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [boo k-stawl]
- /ˈbʊkˌstɔl/
Definitions of bookstall word
- countable noun bookstall A bookstall is a long table from which books and magazines are sold, for example at a conference or in a street market. 3
- countable noun bookstall A bookstall is a small shop with an open front where books and magazines are sold. Bookstalls are usually found in railway stations and airports. 3
- noun bookstall a stall or stand where periodicals, newspapers, or books are sold 3
- noun bookstall a stand, booth, or counter, often one outdoors, where books are sold 3
- noun bookstall a newsstand 3
- noun bookstall a stand, booth, or stall at which books are sold, usually secondhand. 1
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Origin of bookstall
First appearance:
before 1790 One of the 43% newest English words
First recorded in 1790-1800; book + stall1
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Parts of speech for Bookstall
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bookstall popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
bookstall usage trend in Literature
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