bookshop
Translation
bookshop
Examples
I bought this novel at a local bookshop.
I bought this novel at a local bookshop.
Grammar Patterns
((a bookshop)) a shop that sells books There is a nice bookshop around the corner.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bookstore; Related: library
Etymology
A compound of 'book' and 'shop'. Literally, a shop that sells books.
Memory Tips
Picture a small, cosy shop filled with books. This term is more common in British English.