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Meaning of "bookshelf" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BOOKSHELF

bookshelf  [ˈbʊkʃɛlf] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BOOKSHELF

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Bookshelf is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BOOKSHELF MEAN IN ENGLISH?

bookshelf

Bookcase

A bookcase, or bookshelf, is a piece of furniture, almost always with horizontal shelves, used to store books. It may be fitted with glass doors. A bookcase consists of a unit including two or more shelves which may not all be used to contain books or other printed materials. Shelves may be fixed or adjustable to different positions in the case. In rooms entirely devoted to the storage of books they may be permanently fixed to the walls and/or floor. Bookcases frequently have doors that should be closed to protect the books from air pollution, and bookshelves are open-fronted. These doors are almost always glazed, so as to allow the spines of the books to be read. Especially valuable books may be kept in locked cases with wooden or glazed doors. A bookshelf normally stands on some other piece of furniture such as a desk or chest. Larger books are more likely to be kept in horizontal piles and very large books flat on wide shelves. In Latin and Greek the idea of bookcase is represented by Bibliotheca and Bibliothēkē, derivatives of which mean library in many modern languages.

Definition of bookshelf in the English dictionary

The definition of bookshelf in the dictionary is a piece of furniture consisting of a shelf or shelves for books.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BOOKSHELF


delf
dɛlf
delph
dɛlf
elf
ɛlf
Guelph
ɡwɛlf
herself
həˈsɛlf
himself
hɪmˈsɛlf
ice-shelf
ˈaɪsˌʃɛlf
itself
ɪtˈsɛlf
myself
maɪˈsɛlf
off-the-shelf
ˌɒfðəˈʃɛlf
oneself
wʌnˈsɛlf
ourself
aʊəˈsɛlf
pelf
pɛlf
self
sɛlf
shelf
ʃɛlf
themself
ðəmˈsɛlf
thyself
ðaɪˈsɛlf
top-shelf
ˌtɒpˈʃɛlf
unself
ʌnˈsɛlf
yourself
jɔːˈsɛlf

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BOOKSHELF

bookmaker
bookmaking
bookmaking firm
bookman
bookmark
bookmarker
bookmobile
bookplate
bookrack
books
bookseller
bookselling
bookshop
bookstall
bookstand
bookstore
booksy
bookwork
bookworm
booky

WORDS THAT END LIKE BOOKSHELF

continental shelf
do-it-yourself
English self
express oneself
find oneself
good self
higher self
ice shelf
inner self
lend itself
mantel shelf
off the shelf
on the shelf
parcel shelf
Ross Ice Shelf
speak for itself
speak for yourself
the self
thing-in-itself
to be pleased with yourself

Synonyms and antonyms of bookshelf in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «bookshelf» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BOOKSHELF

Find out the translation of bookshelf to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of bookshelf from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «bookshelf» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

书架
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

estante
570 millions of speakers

English

bookshelf
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बुकशेल्फ़
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

رَفُّ الكُتُب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

книжная полка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

prateleira
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পুস্তক-রাখিবার আলমারি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

bibliothèque
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Rak buku
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Bücherbord
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

本棚
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

책장
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Buku rak buku
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

giá sách
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

புத்தக அலமாரி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बुकशेल्फ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kitaplık
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

scaffale
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

półka na książki
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

книжкова полиця
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

raft
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ράφι βιβλιοθήκης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

boekrak
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

bokhylla
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

bokhylle
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of bookshelf

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BOOKSHELF»

The term «bookshelf» is very widely used and occupies the 18.206 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BOOKSHELF» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «bookshelf» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «bookshelf» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about bookshelf

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10 QUOTES WITH «BOOKSHELF»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word bookshelf.
1
Chris Abani
In this time of the Internet and nonfiction, to be on an actual bookshelf in an actual bookstore is exciting in itself.
2
Chris Van Allsburg
The Dick, Jane, and Spot primers have gone to that bookshelf in the sky. I have, in some ways, a tender feeling toward them, so I think it's for the best.
3
Nate Berkus
In design-speak, 'a library' means a room lined with books, floor-to ceiling, but it all depends on the space you have. You may have a free-standing bookshelf of your favorite books if that's all you have room for.
4
Jane Clayson
There is more to life than a job. I didn't ever want to look back and point to a bookshelf of videotapes and say, 'That's been my life.' It's so much easier to write a resume than it is to craft a spirit.
5
Justin Cronin
Behind every writer stands a very large bookshelf.
6
Anthony J. D'Angelo
The rules have changed. True power is held by the person who possesses the largest bookshelf, not gun cabinet or wallet.
7
Michael Easton
My mom didn't write, but she loved to read. She liked books 'that made you a little nervous.' Stephen King, Dean Koontz and Peter Straub were the three wise men of our family bookshelf.
8
Lupe Fiasco
I grew up in the 'hood around prostitutes, drug dealers, killers, and gangbangers, but I also grew up juxtaposed: On the doorknob outside of our apartment, there was blood from some guy who got shot; but inside, there was National Geographic magazines and encyclopedias and a little library bookshelf situation.
9
Anthony Mackie
Every time I get mad, I grab my hammer and make a bookshelf or something.
10
Sarah MacLean
By the time I was 10 or 12, I had discovered the lure of the romance genre - and the dusty copy of 'The Thorn Birds' on my parents' bookshelf.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BOOKSHELF»

Discover the use of bookshelf in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to bookshelf and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Bookshelf
Presents an eclectic collection of bookshelf designs characterized by such aspects as their aesthetic qualities, practicality, and storage capacity, including one with pull-out stairs and one that turns into a table and two chairs.
Alex Johnson, 2012
2
Harry Potter's Bookshelf: The Great Books behind the ...
Harry Potter's Bookshelf: The Great Books Behind the Hogwarts Adventures explores the literary landscape of themes and genres J.K. Rowling artfully wove throughout her novels-and the influential authors and stories that inspired her.
John Granger, 2009
3
The Book on the Bookshelf
Unimpeachably researched, enviably written, and charmed with anecdotes from Seneca to Samuel Pepys to a nineteenth-century bibliophile who had to climb over his books to get into bed, The Book on the Bookshelf is indispensable for anyone ...
Henry Petroski, 2010
4
A Colonial Woman's Bookshelf
Despite major advances in women's history, literary history, and the history of the book, the intellectual life of women in colonial America has been a largely neglected area of scholarship.
Kevin J. Hayes, 1996
5
A Bookshelf of Our Own: Works that Changed Women's Lives
In an analysis of the fifty most important books by and about women from the Middle Ages to the present day, each book is placed within its historical context, tracing the life and influence of such authors as Toni Morrison, Edith Wharton, ...
‎2006
6
The Heroine's Bookshelf: Life Lessons, from Jane Austen to ...
From Zora Neale Hurston to Colette, Laura Ingalls Wilder to Charlotte Brontë, Harper Lee to Alice Walker, here are authors and characters whose spirited stories are more inspiring today than ever.
Erin Blakemore, 2010
7
The Bookshelf: A Potpourri of Stories
The authors: Alice Ann Ross Karen Saxon Loretta Walker Albert E. Farrar Jr. Beverly Anderson Margaret Watland Barbara J. Bina
The Bookshelf Writers, 2011
8
The Pianist's Bookshelf: A Practical Guide to Books, Videos, ...
"This useful volume should be on every pianist's bookshelf." —Piano & Keyboard "... a unique and valuable tool for teachers, students, performers... " —Library Journal ÂThe Pianist's Bookshelf comes to the rescue of pianists ...
Maurice Hinson, 1998
9
The Pragmatic Programmer: From Journeyman to Master
What others in the trenches say about The Pragmatic Programmer... “The cool thing about this book is that it’s great for keeping the programming process fresh.
Andrew Hunt, David Thomas, 1999
10
The Junior Bookshelf
The December issue of junior Bookshelf be the last, although in order to include as many as possible of the autumn titles it will not go out until January 1 997. Who knows, more copies might arrive safely if not confused with the Christmas mail.

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BOOKSHELF»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term bookshelf is used in the context of the following news items.
1
The Bookshelf: July 7, 2015
Trib+Health is joining with respected books authority Kirkus Reviews to bring you select reviews of books of note in the field of health care. «Texas Tribune, Jul 15»
2
Teachers Decorate School Lockers To Look Like Gigantic Bookshelf
The Stand? You go from Artemis Fowl to the Stand in six lockers? Is the Necronomicon at the end of the hall? Eustache Dauger. «io9, Jul 15»
3
Bookshelf: A wild list of summer thrillers
If you're hooked on CBS's new summer disaster thriller “Zoo” or a fan of box office hit “Jurassic World,” you may also like these suggestions ... «Cecil Whig, Jul 15»
4
Michigan Bookshelf: 'The Pink Pony'
"The Pink Pony". By Charles Cutter. This fictional mystery novel, "The Pink Pony: A Burr Lafayette Mystery," takes place following the Port ... «HollandSentinel.com, Jul 15»
5
Business bookshelf: 'All In' by Josh Levs
When he was preparing to take time off after the birth of his third child in 2013, CNN correspondent Josh Levs was stunned to learn that his ... «Minneapolis Star Tribune, Jul 15»
6
Middle Georgia Bookshelf: “Pariah”
What it's about: A horribly disfigured and desperately hungry man develops an amazing psychic ability and works with the FBI to find missing ... «Macon Telegraph, Jul 15»
7
The Bookshelf: Short Story Writer Robin McLean
The Bookshelf is NHPR's series on authors and books with ties to the Granite State. All Things Considered host Peter Biello interviews authors, ... «New Hampshire Public Radio, Jul 15»
8
The Bookshelf
Quashiba's mother tells the king a terrible fib: she tells him her daughter can spin gold. The king marries Quashiba and makes her his queen, ... «Chico Enterprise-Record, Jul 15»
9
Bookshelf: 'American Homes' by Ryan Ridge
Plot Notes: “American Homes is a book. American Homes is an idea. American Homes is a book of ideas,” so begins this imaginative (and ... «Coast Weekend, Jul 15»
10
Bookshelf: Vroom
No one does a toddler-friendly vehicle book quite like the great Byron Barton, with his simple but steadily developing stories, gumdrop-bright ... «New York Times, Jul 15»

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