Bookshop

/ˈbʊkʃɒp/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A retail store where books are sold.

I love spending my weekends browsing the shelves at the local bookshop.

A place that often provides a cozy atmosphere for reading, as well as events like book signings and readings.

The charming bookshop on Main Street hosts weekly poetry readings.

A shop that may also sell other related items such as stationery, magazines, or gifts.

After finding the perfect novel, I also picked up a beautiful journal at the bookshop.

The word 'bookshop' is a compound of 'book' and 'shop', dating back to the 19th century.

secondhand bookshop:

A store selling used books.

online bookshop:

A website or platform where books are sold.

specialty bookshop:

A store that focuses on a specific genre or type of book.

Lit nook

Let's meet at the lit nook this weekend to check out some new releases.

Bookery

I love spending Sundays at the bookery, losing myself in the shelves.