bookstore
BUUKS-taw
Bookstore (noun) means a store that sells books (chiefly American). Example: “She picked up the new release at the bookstore downtown.”
noun
1
A store that sells books (chiefly American).
"She picked up the new release at the bookstore downtown."
2
A store that also sells stationery and related items.
"The campus bookstore sold notebooks and pens alongside textbooks."
How to use bookstore
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA store whose main business is selling books.
UK vs US
American English prefers "bookstore"; British English typically says "bookshop."
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Etymology
A compound of "book" and "store."
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Rhymes for bookstore
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What does “bookstore” mean?
The word “bookstore” means a store that sells books (chiefly American). In plain terms, a store whose main business is selling books.
How do you pronounce “bookstore”?
“Bookstore” is pronounced BUUKS-taw (/ˈbʊkstɔː/ in IPA).
How do you use “bookstore” in a sentence?
Here is “bookstore” used in a sentence: “She picked up the new release at the bookstore downtown.”
What is another word for “bookstore”?
Words with a similar meaning to “bookstore” include bookshop.
What part of speech is “bookstore”?
“Bookstore” is a noun.
Is “bookstore” a common word?
“Bookstore” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “bookstore” have?
“Bookstore” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a store that sells books (chiefly American).
