bookshelf

/ˈbʊkˌʃɛlf/

bookshelf means A shelf or shelves for storing books for easy visual reference.

bookshelf is pronounced /ˈbʊkˌʃɛlf/.

Etymology

From book + shelf.

noun

A shelf or shelves for storing books for easy visual reference.e.g.“Another, with the bump of order unnaturally developed, had his folios and quartos all reduced, in binding, to one size, so that they might look even on his bookshelves.”

By meaning, not spelling — each word's AI semantic fingerprint, nearest first.

bookshelving 78% match — Shelving for the storage of books; bookshelves collectively. vs bookshelf →
bookshelved 75% match — Having a bookshelf or bookshelves. vs bookshelf →
bookshelve 74% match — To furnish (a room etc.) with bookshelves. vs bookshelf →
bookcase 71% match — A piece of furniture for the storage and display of books. vs bookshelf →
bookrack 71% match — A rack for books; a bookshelf. vs bookshelf →
bookstack 71% match — One of a set of bookshelves in a library. vs bookshelf →
shelfroom 66% match — A room fitted with shelves for storage. vs bookshelf →
bookchest 64% match — A chest for the storage of books. vs bookshelf →