Bookcases Meaning in English
word · lemma: bookcase
ˈbʊkˌkeɪsɪz
BUUK-kay-siz
bˈʊkkeɪsɪz
BUUK-kay-siz
Definition
Bookcases are pieces of furniture with shelves used for holding books. They can be small or large and are often found in homes, schools, and offices.
Usage & Nuances
'Bookcase' is countable; 'bookcases' is the plural. Common collocations are 'wooden bookcase', 'fill a bookcase', and 'built-in bookcase'. Don't confuse with 'bookshelf' (usually one shelf), though 'bookshelves' and 'bookcases' are sometimes used interchangeably.
Spanish: estanterías de librosPortuguese (BR): estantes de livrosPortuguese (PT): estantes para livrosChinese (Simplified): 书架Chinese (Traditional): 書架Hindi: पुस्तकालय की अलमारियाँArabic: خزائن الكتبBengali: বুককেস - বইয়ের তাকRussian: книжные шкафыJapanese: 本棚Vietnamese: giá sáchKorean: 책장Turkish: kitaplıklarUrdu: کتابوں کی الماریاںIndonesian: rak buku
Example Sentences
There are many bookcases in the library.
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The new bookcases are made of wood.
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She cleaned all the bookcases last weekend.
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We really need more bookcases for all these novels.
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His collection of comics barely fits on his bookcases.
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We installed built-in bookcases around the fireplace.
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