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bookstall

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A table with enclosed sides, for displaying books for sale.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a shop where books are sold

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: bookshop, bookstore

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: shop, store

History

Etymology

From book + stall.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 書亭 /书亭 (shūtíng) — shop
  • Scottish Gaelic: stàile-leabhraichean — shop