bookshelf

From book +‎ shelf.

• IPA^(key): /ˈbʊkˌʃɛlf/

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bookshelf (plural bookshelves)

1. A shelf or shelves for storing books for easy visual reference.
   • 1902, William Blades, The Enemies of Books, 2nd edition, page 102:

     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.

• bookcase
• bookend