bookstore
word
/ˈbʊkˌstɔɹ/
BUUK-stor
/bˈʊkstɔː/
BUUK-staw
Definition
A store or shop where people can buy books.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in American English; British English usually uses 'bookshop'. Often seen in phrases like 'at the bookstore' or 'go to the bookstore'. Usually refers to a shop that sells new books, but can also sell magazines, stationery, or used books.
Spanish: libreríaPortuguese (BR): livrariaPortuguese (PT): livrariaChinese (Simplified): 书店Chinese (Traditional): 書店Hindi: पुस्तक की दुकानArabic: مكتبة (محل كتب)Bengali: বইয়ের দোকানRussian: книжный магазинJapanese: 書店Vietnamese: nhà sáchKorean: 서점Turkish: kitabevi - kitapçıUrdu: کتابوں کی دکانIndonesian: toko buku
Example Sentences
I went to the bookstore to buy a novel.
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The bookstore opens at 10 a.m.
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There is a bookstore near my school.
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Let's meet at the bookstore after class.
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This small bookstore has the best coffee in town.
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If you love comics, you have to check out that new bookstore downtown.
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