bookcase
US /ˈbʊkˌkeɪs/
Definition
a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
There is a tall bookcase against the wall of the manager's office.
Synonyms
- bookshelfa shelf on which to keep books
- bookstandhaving a meaning similar to bookcase
Collocations
- Easy solid wooden bookcasedescribing solid wooden bookcase (matter that is solid at room temperature and pressure)
- Medium assemble an office bookcaseto assemble an office bookcase, meaning to create by putting components or members together
- Hard custom-built bookcase shelvingdescribing custom-built bookcase shelving (an item made to the customer's specifications)
- Very Hard floor-to-ceiling mahogany bookcasea collocation phrase: floor-to-ceiling mahogany bookcase
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.