bookshop
word
Definition
A shop or store where you can buy books.
Usage & Nuances
"Bookshop" is mainly used in British English. In American English, "bookstore" is more common. It's formal and neutral, not slang. Often used with 'go to the bookshop' or 'work at a bookshop.' Slightly old-fashioned in some regions.
Spanish: libreríaPortuguese (BR): livrariaPortuguese (PT): livrariaChinese (Simplified): 书店Chinese (Traditional): 書店Hindi: किताब की दुकानArabic: مكتبة (لبيع الكتب)Bengali: বইয়ের দোকান - বইয়ের দোকানপাটRussian: книжный магазинJapanese: 本屋Vietnamese: hiệu sáchKorean: 서점Turkish: kitapçıUrdu: کتابوں کی دکانIndonesian: toko buku
Example Sentences
I bought a novel at the bookshop.
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The bookshop is next to the café.
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There are many books in the bookshop.
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Let's meet at the bookshop after class.
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I love spending rainy afternoons in the bookshop just browsing.
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The small bookshop on the corner has the best recommendations.
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