bookstand

[ book-stand ]

noun

1. a bookrack.
2. a bookstall.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bookstand¹

First recorded in 1800–10; book + stand

Example Sentences

One of Jefferson’s most famous designs was a revolving bookstand that allowed him to keep several books open at once as he worked.

From Literature

“I love an interesting art book — like a giant book of Picasso photographs I have — and I’ll have it open on a bookstand,” she said.

From Seattle Times

The photographs have been reproduced in a jumbo-size Collector’s Edition of 998 copies, each of which includes six fold-outs of complete murals and comes with a 528-page guide and a bookstand designed by the Pritzker Prize-winning architect Shigeru Ban.

From New York Times

“There is a lack of civic pride,” said Giovanna, who runs a bookstand in the Campo de’ Fiori area.

From The Guardian

Also, a cookbook propped open in the kitchen, on a bookstand, next to a basket of lemons.

From Washington Post