bookmobile

[ book-muh-beel, -moh- ]

noun

1. an automobile, small truck, or trailer constructed to carry books and serve as a traveling library, as for communities where libraries are not accessible.

bookmobile

/ ˈbʊkməˌbiːl /

noun

1. a vehicle providing lending library facilities Also called (in Britain and certain other countries)mobile library

Word History and Origins

Origin of bookmobile¹

First recorded in 1935–40; book + -mobile

Example Sentences

Washington’s 60 public library systems have at least 349 branches, including Dayton Library, and 24 bookmobiles providing free collections, Wi-Fi, and programs to every county in the state.

From Seattle Times

Fox derives great pleasure when a patron such as Welty picks some of the more adventurous fare she’s selected for her bookmobile travels.

From Seattle Times

Beginning this month, a new Yakima Valley Libraries bookmobile will help more area residents access those learning tools.

From Seattle Times

In 1941, the bookmobile serving the county was making 46 service stops.

From Washington Post

Team Kyle’s bookmobile ride from Olympia Village to the Lemoncello Library was extremely quiet on the second morning of the competition.

From Literature