"bookstore" meaning in English

See bookstore in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈbʊkstɔː/ [Received-Pronunciation] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-bookstore.wav , LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-bookstore.wav Forms: bookstores [plural]
Etymology: From book + store. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|book|store}} book + store Head templates: {{en-noun}} bookstore (plural bookstores)
  1. A store where books are bought and sold. Wikipedia link: bookstore Categories (topical): Books, Shops Synonyms: bookshop, book store Derived forms: adult bookstore, bookstorekeeper, e-bookstore, used bookstore

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