bookcase

Everyday

A bookcase is a piece of furniture with shelves for keeping books on. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life and school, bookcases hold books at home, in classrooms and libraries; books are sorted by size, author or subject. In safety, tall bookcases should be fixed to the wall so they cannot tip over if children climb them. Phrases: «tall bookcase», «on the bookcase», «a built-in bookcase».

Examples

• The bookcase in my bedroom is full of adventure stories. tree →
• Put the atlas back on the bookcase. tree →
• Dad fixed the tall bookcase to the wall so it can't fall. tree →
• Never climb a bookcase; it can tip over. tree →
• Our class bookcase has a shelf for each author. tree →
• We sorted the books on the bookcase by colour. tree →
• The old bookcase is made of oak. tree →
• The secret door was hidden behind a bookcase. tree →

Note

Countable: «a bookcase». One word. Similar: «bookshelf» (one shelf, or the whole piece, plural «bookshelves»). Safety: tipping furniture injures many young children.