bookstore
Bookstore (noun) means a store that sells books (chiefly American). Example: “She picked up the new release at the bookstore downtown.”
How to use bookstore
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA store whose main business is selling books.
American English prefers "bookstore"; British English typically says "bookshop."
Word forms
bookstores plural
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She picked up the new release at the _____ downtown.
Etymology
A compound of "book" and "store."
Synonyms
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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).