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bookstall

book·stall
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [boo k-stawl]
    • /ˈbʊkˌstɔl/
    • /ˈbʊk.stɔːl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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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