bookrack

[ book-rak ]

noun

1. a support for an open book.
2. a rack for holding books.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bookrack¹

First recorded in 1880–85; book + rack ¹

Example Sentences

At the back of Mrs. Bradley’s room stood a wire bookrack.

From Literature

It hung with the rest of ours on the spinning bookrack.

From Literature

And after class, I walked to the bookrack and made a show of dropping a note in that other bag.

From Literature

Six tricks taken by one side, in the game of whist; in certain other games, two or more corresponding cards, forming a set. µ Book is used adjectively or as a part of many compounds; as, book buyer, bookrack, book club, book lore, book sale, book trade, memorandum book, cashbook.

From Project Gutenberg

Behind the sofa, along the length of its straight long back, stood the library table furnished with writing pad and inkstand, a wooden bookrack filled with Jamie's favorites and mine, and a bowl of red geranium blossoms.

From Project Gutenberg