bookshelf
UK: ˈbʊkʃelf | US: ˈbʊkʃelf
n. a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books
The word "bookshelf" is a straightforward compound of "book" (from Old English "bōc," meaning a written document) and "shelf" (from Old English "scylfe," meaning a ledge or plank). It emerged in the 17th century to describe a dedicated storage unit for books, reflecting the growing literacy and need for organized book storage in homes and libraries. The morphemes retain their original meanings, combining logically to form the modern concept.
She arranged her novels neatly on the bookshelf.
The antique bookshelf in the study was handmade from oak.
He built a floating bookshelf to save space in his small apartment.
The library’s bookshelf collapsed under the weight of the heavy encyclopedias.
Dust accumulated on the top of the bookshelf over the years.