Bookshelves Meaning in English
word · lemma: bookshelf
Definition
Flat pieces of furniture or parts of a wall, used for keeping books. 'Bookshelves' is the plural of 'bookshelf.'
Usage & Nuances
'Bookshelves' refers to more than one bookshelf. It's used for both furniture (standalone) and built-in units on walls. Common collocations: 'line the bookshelves', 'empty bookshelves', 'fill the bookshelves'. Do not confuse with 'bookcase', which is usually a closed piece of furniture.
Example Sentences
The library has many bookshelves full of stories.
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She put her favorite books on the bookshelves in her room.
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The teacher organized the classroom bookshelves.
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Can you help me rearrange the bookshelves? They're a mess.
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His collection keeps growing, so he bought more bookshelves last weekend.
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All the bookshelves are empty because we just moved in.
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