bookshelves

[US]/[ˈbʊkʃelf]/
[UK]/[ˈbʊkʃelf]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a set of shelves in a bookcase for holding books; a room or area lined with bookshelves; the act of arranging books on shelves

Phrases & Collocations

new bookshelves

full bookshelves

organize bookshelves

lined bookshelves

antique bookshelves

built bookshelves

empty bookshelves

displaying bookshelves

wooden bookshelves

clearing bookshelves

Example Sentences

i need to organize my bookshelves and get rid of some old books.

the antique bookshelves were a beautiful addition to the library.

he carefully dusted the bookshelves filled with first editions.

she arranged the books on the bookshelves alphabetically by author.

the children loved browsing the bookshelves in the school library.

we bought new bookshelves to hold our growing collection of novels.

the study was dominated by floor-to-ceiling bookshelves.

he built custom bookshelves to fit the unique space in his home.

the weight of the books threatened to collapse the old bookshelves.

she admired the beautifully lit bookshelves in the bookstore.

he stacked the books haphazardly on the bookshelves.

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