bookshelves
nounDivide bookshelves into syllables:
book · shelves
How to pronounce bookshelves:
Definition of bookshelves:
- bookshelves (noun):
- an open shelf for holding books
- a framework for holding particular articles, such as coats or luggage
Synonyms for bookshelves:
bookshelf
mantelpiece
rack
shelf
shelving
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