Bookstore

Pronunciation: /bʊk.stɔːr/

Definitions of bookstore

noun A place where books are sold or bought

Example Sentences

A1 I like to visit the bookstore to buy new books.

A2 She enjoys spending her weekends browsing through the bookstore.

B1 The bookstore on the corner has a great selection of novels.

B2 I prefer shopping at independent bookstores rather than big chains.

C1 The bookstore in the city center hosts author events and book signings.

C2 As an avid reader, I have a membership at the bookstore for discounts and special offers.

Examples of bookstore in a Sentence

formal I visited the bookstore to purchase a new novel for my book club.

informal I love hanging out at the bookstore, browsing through all the different genres.

slang Let's hit up the bookstore and see if they have any good deals on books.

figurative The bookstore is a treasure trove of knowledge waiting to be explored.

Grammatical Forms of bookstore

• plural: bookstores
• comparative: more bookstore
• superlative: most bookstore
• present tense: bookstore
• future tense: will bookstore
• perfect tense: have bookstore
• continuous tense: is bookstore
• singular: bookstore
• positive degree: bookstore
• infinitive: to bookstore
• gerund: bookstoring
• participle: bookstored

Origin and Evolution of bookstore

First Known Use: 1801 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'bookstore' originated from the combination of 'book' and 'store', referring to a place where books are sold or kept for sale.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a physical store selling books, the term 'bookstore' has evolved to also include online retailers and digital platforms where books are sold or accessed.