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Definition of bookstand

bookstand

/ˈbʊk.stænd/
book · stand
Plural:bookstands
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bookstand Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A rack, small table, or angled support designed to hold a book open for easy reading or to display books.

Example

"She placed the heavy wooden cookbook on a brass bookstand on the kitchen counter so she could read the recipe while kneading the dough."

2

A small stall, kiosk, or outdoor booth where books and periodicals are displayed for sale.

Example

"While strolling along the riverbanks in Paris, the tourists browsed through vintage novels at a weathered green bookstand."

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• Nearby Words

bookshelf
bookshop
bookstall
bookstand
bookstore
bookwork
bookworm

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bookstand. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bookstand
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